Fuel and remittances: How Iran conflict hits India at home
Nearly half of India's crude oil imports - along with a large share of its liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas shipments - normally pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow Gulf chokepoint now effectively closed by the conflict. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news..
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The conflict involving Iran is starting to impact India significantly, threatening its energy supplies, remittance flows, and diaspora safety.
- Nearly half of India’s crude oil, LNG, and LPG shipments pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which is currently disrupted by conflict.
- Approximately 10 million Indians live and work in the Gulf region, sending home record remittances, which are vital for India’s economy.
- The crisis also impacts India’s strategic investments, such as its involvement with the Chabahar port in Iran.
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