$120 crude oil scare is back & India has plenty at stake
- Posted on July 21, 2026
- By Business News Today
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In brief
Goldman Sachs forecasts potential Brent crude escalation beyond $120 per barrel amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. India faces significant economic vulnerabilities as the nation relies heavily on crude imports. Sustained price increases threaten multiple economic indicators: rising import expenditures, rupee depreciation, inflationary pressures, expanding current account deficits, and elevated fuel costs for consumers and businesses.
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$120 crude oil scare is back & India has plenty at stake
Goldman Sachs has warned Brent crude could rise above $120 a barrel if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz persist. For India, which imports most of its crude oil, a sustained oil price rally could increase the import bill, weaken the rupee, fuel inflation, widen the current account deficit and raise petrol and diesel prices.
