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India faces rupee, inflation risks from Middle East energy disruption: Moody's
06-Mar-2026

India could face pressure on the rupee, higher inflation and a widening current account deficit if the escalating Middle East conflict spikes energy prices and disrupts supplies, given its heavy dependence on crude and LNG imports from the region, according to Moody's Ratings. "India stands out among the large Asian economies that rely on crude and LNG from the Middle East," the rating agency said.

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