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Brent crude oil tops $90 as US, Iran intensify attacks
Key takeaway
Brent crude tops $90 as US-Iran tensions escalate, raising input costs for Indian SMEs in logistics, chemicals, and manufacturing.
- Step 1US-Iran tensions escalate, threatening Strait of Hormuz supply; Brent crude jumps to $90.79.
- Step 2Higher crude prices increase India's import bill, widening trade deficit and pressuring the rupee.
- Step 3Indian fuel retailers (IOCL, BPCL, HPCL) pass on higher costs to diesel and LPG, raising operating costs for SMEs.
- Step 4Indian SMEs in logistics, chemicals, and manufacturing face margin compression and increased working capital needs.
Source: IN:The Hindu BusinessLine
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