Strait of Hormuz Crisis 2026: How a Distant War Reached Your Petrol Pump

A narrow sea route between Iran and Oman can decide the cost of fuel, food, transport and inflation in India. The Strait of Hormuz is not only a Middle Eastern flashpoint; it is one of the world’s most sensitive energy chokepoints, carrying a major share of global oil and LNG flows. For India, every escalation around Hormuz is a reminder that energy security, household budgets and foreign policy are now deeply connected.

6 days ago Brijesh Dwivedi
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