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Iran Tightens Grip on Strait of Hormuz, Pushing Oil Prices Higher
MarketWatch·Friday, 26 June 2026
Iran appears to be asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route, sending oil prices higher. The move risks fresh shocks to global energy markets. India, which imports a large share of its oil through this waterway, is directly exposed.
Why It Matters
India is one of the world's biggest oil importers, and a significant portion of that oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Higher oil prices mean higher fuel and transport costs for everyone in India.
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