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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.
Exam-ready takeaways
- Oil prices approaching $100 per barrel for first time in nearly 4 months
- 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
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