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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India faces risks from crude prices, Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, but Prime Minister Modi's government is ensuring there is 'not a supply disruption' for households and the economy.

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Bengaluru (Karnataka), India

Who
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Prime Minister Modi
What
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India faces risks from crude prices, Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, but Prime Minister Modi's government is ensuring there is 'not a supply disruption' for households and the economy.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:58:11 GMT · 4h 51m ago
Where
Bengaluru (Karnataka), India ·
Why
Sitharaman detailed shipping pressures linked to the Hormuz region, stating that liners are unavailable, and insurance premiums have increased due to the risk of ships being fired at.
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India's economy and households face potential supply disruptions and increased costs due to rising crude prices and tensions in the Middle East affecting shipping routes and insurance, with the government aiming to mitigate these impacts.

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