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Crude Oil Crashes 10% After Hormuz Reopens — India Eyes Big Economic Upside
Crude Oil Crashes 10% After Hormuz Reopens — India Eyes Big Economic Upside
Brent crude slipped below the $90 mark to around $88 a barrel, down from above $98 earlier as markets swiftly priced in the return of smoother oil flows through one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints.
The oil prices have tumbled sharply after Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz would remain “completely open” to commercial shipping for the duration of the ceasefire. The announcement has eased the fears of a prolonged global supply disruption.
Brent crude slipped belowthe $90 mark to around $88 a barrel, down from above $98 earlier as markets swiftly priced in the return of smoother oil flows through one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints.
“The passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire,” said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
After the announcement, the global markets rallied on the announcement. S&P 500 index of the biggest firms listed in the US closed up 1.2%. The Cac index in Paris and Dax in Frankfurt both ended the day around 2% up while London’s FTSE 100 closed 0.7% up.
A 10-day ceasefire has been announced by the US President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel started at midnight local time. Trump said he remains optimistic about the Iran war, describing it as “going along swimmingly” and suggesting it could end soon.
Indian economy has remained safeguarded amid the rising crude oil prices. The crash in the crude oil prices will leave a cushioning impact in the economy.
Since India being a major energy-importing nation relying on imports for 89% of its crude requirements, the restoration of traffic through the Strait ensures the steady flow of Middle Eastern crude, easing the pressure on inflation-hit economies across Asia and Europe.
India’s robust macroeconomic and financial sector fundamentals are likely to cushion the impact of a sustained oil price shock, said S&P Global Ratings.
Indian markets are likely to see a positive opening on Monday after GIFT Nifty surged more than 300 points late Friday, tracking a steep decline in global crude oil prices
Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited on the market projections said, “Looking ahead, near-term direction hinges on Middle East peace progress, crude stability below $100, and foreign flow trajectory. Sustained de-escalation could ease inflation and currency pressures, improving risk appetite for import-sensitive markets like India. Q4 earnings and FY27 management guidance will shape sectoral leadership. Sentiment is constructive but markets will remain selective amid lingering global uncertainties.”
For Monday, the Nifty is likely to open well above the 24,300 mark, potentially testing key technical resistance levels early in the session with GIFT Nifty indicating a gap-up of over 300 points.
Crude Oil prices have taken a dip, but the breather for Indian economy completely depends on the durability of the ceasefire and the continued absence of renewed maritime friction in the Gulf.
In a separate development, the United States has renewed a waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products at sea for about a month. The Trump administration’s waiver comes two days after saying it had no plans to do so. This replaces the 30-day waiver that expired on April 11.
Recently, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva said, “India’s growth rate is more than two times higher than the average global growth.”
She said there are no signs of a sharp slowdown in India’s growth path, even as the global economy faces headwinds from geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict.
A report by Rubix Data Sciences has also estimated thatevery $10 per barrel increase in crude prices raises India’s annual oil import bill by $13–14 billion, with knock-on effects on inflation and external balances.
India’s total merchandise trade with West Asia stood at USD 220 billion in FY2025, with imports significantly exceeding exports, resulting in a structural trade deficit driven largely by energy dependence. The oil prices have tumbled sharply after Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz would remain “completely open” to commercial shipping for the duration of the ceasefire. The announcement has eased the fears of a prolonged global supply disruption.
Source: Timesnownews.com
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