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Global Market | Is India prepared for a prolonged Middle East oil disruption?

Indias heavy reliance on Middle East crude and relatively low inventory buffers leave it vulnerable to prolonged supply disruptions amid escalating regional tensions. With Brent crude rising and alternative supplies uncertain, analysts warn that sustained instability around the Strait of Hormuz could significantly impact fuel prices and Indias macroeconomic stability.

3 Mar 2026 10:48 am