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India's Oil Supply Resilient Amid Geopolitical Tensions

6/29/2025

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India's crude oil supply stands resilient amid geopolitical strife, with 40% of imports flowing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Thanks to robust global inventories and a mix of suppliers like Russia and the U.S., risks are managed. Yet, escalating conflicts could spike oil prices, fueling inflation and threatening trade, particularly if the Suez Canal faces disruptions.

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India's crude oil supply stands resilient amid geopolitical strife, with 40% of imports flowing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Thanks to robust global inventories and a mix of suppliers like Russia and the U.S., risks are managed. Yet, escalating conflicts could spike oil prices, fueling inflation and threatening trade, particularly if the Suez Canal faces disruptions.