India's Trade Deficit Widens to $28.38 Billion in April
India's merchandise trade deficit widened to $28.38 billion in April as imports rose 10% year-on-year to $71.94 billion, driven by elevated crude oil prices and global supply disruptions.
India's merchandise trade deficit widened to $28.38 billion in April as imports rose 10% year-on-year to $71.94 billion, driven by elevated crude oil prices and global supply disruptions.
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State-run oil firms raised petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre on Friday, citing rising global crude oil prices due to West Asia tensions. Fuel costs had been frozen since elections.
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Petrol and diesel prices have surged across India, with Delhi petrol at Rs 97.77 per litre and Bengaluru at Rs 106.17. This hike will increase costs of vegetables, commute, and daily essentials.
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CNG prices in Delhi have been increased by Rs 2 per kg following recent hikes in petrol and diesel. The rise is attributed to the Hormuz blockade and geopolitical tensions.
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Unsubstantiated rumors of a fuel shortage caused long queues at petrol pumps in Ahmedabad and Surat, despite no official supply disruption. Sales surged by over 20% in the past month.
Odisha government denies fuel crisis, attributing temporary shortages at few pumps to operational issues. Urges public not to panic buy as fuel sales spike 50% in three days.
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Fuel supply disruptions in Chhattisgarh due to US-Iran tensions cause petrol pump shutdowns and long queues. Government assures adequate stock and urges no panic buying.
India's financial conditions stayed tight in April due to high crude oil prices, foreign outflows, and a weak rupee, with the Crisil FCI at -1.2, warning of sustained pressure.
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India's wholesale inflation jumped to 8.30% in April from 3.88% in March, driven by fuel and power prices amid the West Asia crisis, government data showed.
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