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Crude price surge may widen CAD and pressure fiscal deficit

3 May 2026 · 16:05 ISTafter close1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran highlighted that the recent surge in crude prices represents a price shock, not a supply shock. He warned that this could lead to a widening current account deficit and challenge fiscal deficit estimates. The impact may also affect trade and logistics costs as global growth slows down.

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Crude price surge may widen CAD and pressure fiscal deficit

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