Oil prices approaching $100 per barrel for first time in nearly 4 months
GK and monthly revision
Oil prices set to end week over $100 for first time in nearly 4 months
Global oil prices surged toward $100 per barrel for the first time in nearly four months due to escalating attacks on key shipping routes. Houthi control over Yemen's Mocha port and threats in the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted Red Sea and Gulf oil transport. U.S. diesel prices exceeded $6 per gallon, while China's continued crude buying may worsen supply constraints. This development is critical for exams as it impacts India's import bill, inflation, current account deficit, and energy security — frequent topics in economy and current affairs sections.
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Revision structure
Monthly events and exam calendar context
Static GK and one-liner notes
Quiz and mock-test revision path
Key points
Exam-ready takeaways
Houthi militants control Yemen's Mocha port, threatening Red Sea shipping routes
Tankers in Strait of Hormuz face attacks, limiting vessel movement in Persian Gulf
U.S. diesel prices surge past $6 per gallon amid supply concerns
China's continued crude oil purchases may exacerbate global supply disruptions
How to study
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