Brent crude oil has crossed $100 a barrel as the US-Iran conflict intensifies, raising fresh concerns over Strait of Hormuz disruptions, global oil supply, shipping costs and India’s crude-oil import dependence. With geopolitical tensions threatening key energy chokepoints, the oil price shock could put pressure on India’s import bill, rupee, inflation, petrol and diesel prices, transport costs and household expenses.

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