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Surge in global energy prices trigger a ‘terms-of-trade’ shock, where import prices rise faster than export prices, for large net energy importers like India, resulting in a hit on current account balances.
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The high fuel prices would result in higher inflation rates.
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The higher retail inflation would strain monetary policy and dampen economic growth and stress some bank borrowers.
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Additionally, this could impact domestic consumption and investment as well.