More Fuel Pain Looms for India if Hormuz Crisis Persists

The near closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a global fuel crunch, pushing consumer prices sharply higher. The disruption is a major geopolitical shock with broad implications for energy markets, transportation costs, and inflation. Market impact is likely to be widespread across equities, rates, and commodity-linked assets.

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The near closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a global fuel crunch, pushing consumer prices sharply higher. The disruption is a major geopolitical shock with broad implications for energy markets, transportation costs, and inflation. Market impact is likely to be widespread across equities, rates, and commodity-linked assets.