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Why oil rose during the June 2025 Iran-Israel conflict, how a risk premium works, and how higher dollar prices can reach India’s import bill.
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How tanker traffic through Hormuz nearly stopped in March 2026, why oil prices rose, and what India's official records show about crude and LPG supply.
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