📈🚨 Oil prices have jumped a massive 28% in just two weeks, with the Indian crude basket now hovering above $114 - well above the Reserve Bank of India baseline assumptions.

Oil prices have surged 28% over two weeks, pushing the Indian crude basket above $114 per barrel, significantly exceeding the Reserve Bank of India’s baseline price assumptions. The sharp rally stems from tightening global supply amid geopolitical tensions and reduced OPEC+ output, which has widened the Brent-WTI spread and amplified inflationary pressures in import-dependent economies like India. This spike threatens India’s current account balance and rupee stability, increasing the likelihood of tighter monetary policy as the central bank responds to upside inflation risks. Indian government bond yields are under upward pressure, while the rupee faces depreciation risks due to widening trade deficits. Traders will closely watch India’s upcoming CPI and current account data for signals on potential RBI intervention or rate adjustments.

Crude oil (WTI/Brent) reacts in real time to OPEC+ production decisions, EIA weekly inventory reports, geopolitical supply disruptions (Middle East, Russia, Venezuela) and US Strategic Petroleum Reserve announcements. A 5% intraday move on breaking news is not unusual.

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