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$120 crude scare back & India has plenty at stake
Published 21 July 2026 ยท finance
Synopsis Goldman Sachs has warned Brent crude could rise above $120 a barrel if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz persist. For India, which imports
Synopsis Goldman Sachs has warned Brent crude could rise above $120 a barrel if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz persist. For India, which imports most of its crude oil, a sustained oil price rally could increase the import bill, weaken the rupee, fuel inflation, widen the current account deficit and raise petrol and diesel prices.
Published: July 21, 2026 โข 10:16 AM IST ยท Updated: July 21, 2026 โข 11:07 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis Goldman Sachs has warned Brent crude could rise above $120 a barrel if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz persist.
For India, which imports most of its crude oil, a sustained oil price rally could increase the import bill, weaken the rupee, fuel inflation, widen the current account deficit and raise petrol and diesel prices.