Oil falls 3% to below $100/barrel but eyes weekly rise amid Trump's threats to Iran — Latest updates

IN · 2026-07-24

1. Step 1 · The triggerUS threatens military action against Iran, raising fears of Strait of Hormuz disruption
2. Step 2 · Knock-onBrent crude spikes on supply risk, then falls 3%+ as traders price in potential demand destruction from conflict
3. Step 3 · Knock-onIndia's crude import bill rises if disruption materializes, widening the trade deficit and weakening the rupee
4. Step 4 · Reaches youIndian SMEs face higher diesel and petrochemical input costs, plus dearer working-capital loans if the RBI holds rates to contain inflation

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