Crude oil prices surged 13% in the week ending September 11, approaching $100 per barrel for the first time in four months
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Oil Price Today (September 11): Crude oil soars 13% this week, set to close week above $100 after 4 months. What are experts saying?
Crude oil prices surged 13% this week to approach $100 per barrel, the highest in four months, driven by escalating Middle East tensions. Iran-aligned Houthi rebels seized a Yemeni port, threatening Red Sea shipping routes and the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Analysts warn prices could spike to $120 if threats escalate, signaling sustained inflationary pressure on India's oil import bill and current account deficit.
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Iran-aligned Houthi rebels seized a Yemeni port, threatening Red Sea shipping traffic and the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint
Analysts project potential spike to $120 per barrel if Middle East tensions escalate further
India imports over 85% of its crude oil needs, making it highly vulnerable to global price shocks
Rising oil prices widen India's current account deficit and fuel domestic inflation through higher fuel and transport costs
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