Strait Of Hormuz Tensions Rattle Global Oil Markets

Strait Of Hormuz Tensions Rattle Global Oil Markets

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Karishma Asoodani
  • Updated Mar 5, 2026 5:38 PM IST

Escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted critical oil shipments, sending global prices sharply higher. Nearly 20 percent of the world’s crude and significant LNG supplies pass through this narrow corridor. For India, heavy dependence on Middle East energy imports could mean rising fuel costs, inflationary pressure, and economic uncertainty.

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