UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

The newspaper attributed the recent rise in crude-oil prices primarily to renewed tensions following attacks on which targets?

  1. Saudi Arabia’s civilian and energy infrastructure
  2. Panama Canal and Latin American ports
  3. India’s strategic petroleum reserves
  4. The Strait of Malacca and Japanese refineries

Answer

Correct Answer

Saudi Arabia’s civilian and energy infrastructure

Explanation

Option A is correct: the report linked Brent’s rally to Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian and energy infrastructure, renewing fears of global supply disruption. Options B, C and D are not identified as the trigger in this report. The item connects geopolitics with inflation and India’s import dependence.

Topics: crude-oil prices, energy security, indian economy, west asia supply disruptions