Oil near $115 keeps India’s inflation outlook in focus
High crude prices may raise fuel and transport costs for India, which imports most of its energy, adding pressure to inflation and public finances.
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By Neha Kapoor , Editor, Business & Economy
Published 27 Oct 2026, 8:17 PM IST
Oil costs remain a risk for India because fuel imports affect transport, prices and the current account. A prolonged rally could make the inflation outlook more difficult.
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