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Crude oil prices jump as US-Iran war escalates; Brent oil tops $90 per barrel
Key takeaway
Brent crude jumps 4%+ to $90+ as US-Iran conflict escalates, threatening Strait of Hormuz passage.
- Step 1US-Iran conflict escalation threatens Strait of Hormuz shipping, Brent crude jumps 4%+ to $90+.
- Step 2Indian crude import costs rise, leading to higher domestic fuel and petrochemical prices.
- Step 3Indian SMEs face compressed margins as input costs rise; RBI may tighten policy if inflation persists.
Source: LiveMint Markets
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