Fuel prices across India have surged sharply, with petrol touching its highest level since 2022 after oil marketing companies announced the fourth price hike in just 10 days. The latest increase has pushed petrol up by nearly ₹7.5 per litre, adding fresh pressure on households and transport costs. The repeated hikes are raising concerns that inflationary stress could spread beyond fuel, impacting food prices, logistics, and everyday essentials across the country.

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As the West Asia war enters its 12th day, the strategic Strait of Hormuz is emerging as a decisive factor in the conflict.

When the United States and Israel launched initial military strikes on Iran, they expected a rapid capitulation. Instead, Iran’s control over Hormuz has complicated military plans and triggered a global energy crisis, with oil markets and trade flows under intense pressure.

Analysts now suggest that the fate of the Strait of Hormuz could directly influence the political and military outcomes for Donald Trump, making this waterway the key to the war’s endgame.

12th Day Of West Asia War: Hormuz Will Make Or Break Trump

On Day 8 of the Iran‑US/Israel war, there are early signs of limited cargo shipments near the Strait of Hormuz after weeks of near‑total disruption — but experts caution that shipping activity remains far below normal levels and the situation is highly fragile. The strategic Strait of Hormuz, which carries about 20% of global seaborne oil, saw drastic drops in vessel crossings as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warned against transit and major carriers suspended operations.

U.S. officials have introduced temporary waivers and measures to address supply chain problems and ease oil deliveries stranded at sea, but the broader maritime corridor is still constrained by war risks, high insurance costs, and ongoing geopolitical tensions

Iran War Day 8: Cargo Movement Resumes Near Strait Of Hormuz 