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Israel Iran conflict could jolt global oil flows and put India on a price shock watch
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Crude moves may hinge on just a few waterways
A wider Israel-Iran conflict would flare up in West Asia, a core oil-producing region, raising fears of supply disruptions and price volatility. The real impact for India depends on how quickly shipping routes, regional production, and global crude benchmarks react—either cushioning the shock or turning it into a sharper, longer spike.
- West Asia risks are back on the oil-market radar
- Shipping routes and supply disruptions could drive price swings
- India’s exposure hinges on where and how crude benchmarks move
- Policy and hedging choices may soften or amplify the fallout
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