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Oil Prices Surge on Iran War Tensions — India's Import Bill Is Watching
MarketWatch·Thursday, 30 July 2026
The United States Oil Fund has climbed 58% since the start of the Iran war, more than double the gain of WTI crude futures over the same period. Oil prices are also surging on Trump's threats against Iran, sending stock markets lower globally. India imports a huge share of its energy needs, making crude price spikes a direct hit to the economy.
Why It Matters
India is one of the world's largest oil importers. Every time crude prices spike, it costs India more to run its factories, transport goods, and fuel vehicles — and that cost eventually reaches ordinary consumers.
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