Editorial photo #13572633 Human Interest
Hormuz Crisis Threatens India’s Economy And Inflation
A shopkeeper waits for customers next to mannequins decorated with headscarves at a local market in Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir, on April 13, 2026. Global markets are affected after the United States orders a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, increasing tensions in the Middle East and causing a new energy shock. In India, a major oil importer, this development is expected to increase fuel costs, strain the rupee, and raise inflation concerns, while also intensifying the focus on energy security and renewable energy sources. (Photo by Kabli Yawar/NurPhoto)
