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middle east turmoil to keep oil prices elevated for years dent indias gdp growth adb chief economist
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AI-generatedProlonged Middle East tensions keep crude oil prices elevated, directly impacting India's import-dependent economy. The channel is input_cost (oil) leading to GDP drag and inflation. India-specific impact via fx_passthrough and demand_spike in energy costs. Fertilizer cost rise also threatens food production.
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- ADB Chief Economist forecasts Brent crude at USD 96/bbl in 2026 and USD 80/bbl in 2027.
- India's GDP growth projected to fall 0.6% to 6.3% in FY27 due to oil price impact.
- India's inflation may rise to 6.9% due to imported oil and gas reliance.
- Asia-Pacific growth forecast revised down to 4.7% for 2026 from 5.1%.
- El Niño and rising fertilizer costs may affect food production in India.
Brent crude expected to remain flat in the short term due to Middle East tensions, with a potential 2% spike in 48h.
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