EnergyReader · 2026-08-02 00:49

India Flags Crude Surge Risk as Hormuz Disruption Squeezes Asia's Import Budgets

By EnergyReader Newsroom · August 2, 2026

India's government warned on July 29 (2026-07-29) that a prolonged surge in crude oil prices could strain the country's fiscal health and external balances, according to its July Economic Report, with geopolitical tensions in West Asia keeping energy costs elevated. ICE Brent crude front-month stood at $91.04 per barrel at Friday's close (2026-07-31).

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