Indian Economy
Iran war's 21 days bring 21 impacts on India
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The Iran war has completed 21 days, severely affecting India's economy, fuel prices, and supplies. Crude oil prices have risen from $70-73 to $108-110 per barrel, with the rupee hitting 93.70 against the dollar. Six Indians have been killed in West Asia amid the conflict.
With Brent crude already past $100 due to prior Iranian attacks and Strait of Hormuz issues, escalating US-Iran tensions now raise worst-case fears of $200 per barrel oil prices. India's stock markets have plunged, hitting oil firms hardest, amid risks of wider deficits, rupee weakness, and inflation.
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Oil prices peaked above $114 per barrel on March 9 as the Iran war intensified, building on yesterday's surge past $110. Indian markets plunged amid fuel cost fears, while Asian governments rolled out measures to shield consumers from spiking prices.