Crude oil price explodes past $120 amid rising Hormuz tensions
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The crude oil price spike is shaking markets, and yes, your wallet might feel it too. The global crude oil price has officially crossed the $120 mark today, April 30, 2026, after new friction in the Strait of Hormuz. This sudden spike in the crude oil price is hammering the Indian rupee and making investors in the paint and airline sectors very nervous. With supply chains under pressure, the market is bracing for a potential fuel price hike across Indian metros.
- Supply fears peaked after naval tensions blocked key shipping routes in the Middle East.
- The surge in the crude oil price is pushing the rupee toward a record low.
- Aviation and logistics stocks are seeing a heavy sell-off on the GIFT Nifty.
- High energy costs might force the RBI to keep interest rates higher for longer.
👉 Why this matters: India imports over 80% of its oil; when the world gets tense, every Indian household feels it in their monthly grocery and fuel bills.
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