Discount Deleted: Has The West Asia War Ended India’s 'Cheap Russian Oil' Era?
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Summary
With Urals now costing more than the global standard and Brent itself hovering near $92 per barrel, the pressure on domestic fuel prices and the Indian rupee is deepening
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source News18 - India
Published Friday, 6 March 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right