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RBI warns inflation could spike as Hormuz disruption and weather uncertainty collide
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
A single chokepoint and bad weather could lift prices
The RBI’s latest “state of the economy” assessment flags rising upside risks to inflation, driven by potential disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz alongside domestic weather uncertainties. It warns that a prolonged West Asia conflict could create demand shocks and financial market stress, pushing up energy costs and disturbing trade flows—even as it notes India’s fundamentals remain broadly strong.
- RBI cites Hormuz disruptions and domestic weather as inflation risk drivers
- A long West Asia conflict may trigger demand and market shocks
- Energy costs and trade flows could be hit through higher volatility
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