In what could mark the most significant diplomatic breakthrough of 2026, a draft peace agreement between the United States and Iran has surfaced,
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Venezuela has emerged as India’s third-largest crude oil supplier in May 2026, overtaking Saudi Arabia and the United States as Indian refiners pivot to cheaper Venezuelan crude amid ongoing disruptions in West Asia.
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The escalating West Asia conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran has pushed Brent crude above USD 109, threatening India’s energy security as the country depends on Middle Eastern oil for over 50% of its imports.
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Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz, reimposing ‘strict control.’ India’s 45-day oil reserve faces test as 50% of crude imports transit the critical waterway.
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The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee unanimously held the repo rate at 5.25% on 8 April amid the US-Iran conflict. FY26 GDP growth is estimated at 7.
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