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Indian Rupee Plummets Amid Rising Oil Prices and Conflict

3/20/2026

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On March 19, the Indian rupee fell in the 1-month USD/INR NDF to about 93.70 per dollar amid attacks on Gulf energy facilities.
Oil prices rose over 4% to $112.2 per barrel, driven by the U.S.-Israeli conflict.
Analysts warn that a prolonged conflict could pressure the rupee further and slow India's growth.
Economists say current OIS rates may overstate the war's impact on policy-rate expectations.

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Story summary

On March 19, the Indian rupee fell in the 1-month USD/INR NDF to about 93.70 per dollar amid attacks on Gulf energy facilities.
Oil prices rose over 4% to $112.2 per barrel, driven by the U.S.-Israeli conflict.
Analysts warn that a prolonged conflict could pressure the rupee further and slow India's growth.
Economists say current OIS rates may overstate the war's impact on policy-rate expectations.