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EPISODE · Jun 6, 2026 · 24 MIN

Day 99: $114 Oil Costs Force India to Abandon Green

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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent crude prices to $114 per barrel, forcing India to pivot away from green energy infrastructure toward long-term fossil fuel reliance. This economic shift occurs as the US continues to pressure New Delhi to align its energy imports with American geopolitical interests.Meanwhile, tensions escalate as Oman negotiates transit fees with Iran, a move the US has threatened to retaliate against, potentially triggering a wider regional conflict.Verified documents and data are available at nbn.fm.Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep174About War DeskWar Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of military intelligence, diplomatic signals, and conflict data to assess global war risk, with sources and references published on our website for verification.Subscribe to NBN's NewsletterGet new investigations, new shows, and the raw intelligence you won't find anywhere else straight to your inbox.Sign up at nbn.fm/newsletter.

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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent crude prices to $114 per barrel, forcing India to pivot away from green energy infrastructure toward long-term fossil fuel reliance. This economic shift occurs as the US continues to pressure New Delhi to align its energy imports with American geopolitical interests. Meanwhile, tensions escalate as Oman negotiates transit fees with Iran, a move the US has threatened to retaliate against, potentially triggering a wider regional conflict. Verified do...

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