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NEW DELHI [NCRBuzz Wire] — **NEW DELHI [NCRBuzz Wire] — Global crude oil benchmarks retreated from six-month highs on Monday, offering slight relief to energy-importing economies tracking the oil price today in india and oil price today kolkata.** Brent crude futures dropped $1.56, or 1.34%, to settle at $115.16 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures declined $1.60, or 1.55%, to $101.67 per barrel during early Asian trading hours.
### Market Capitalization and Fiscal Metrics Shift
**The intraday correction follows a robust weekly rally that saw Brent surge approximately 6% and WTI gain 2.3% on escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.** Market participants are recalibrating risk premiums after recent Houthi militant drone and missile strikes targeting Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure sparked severe supply anxieties.
### Benchmark Fiscal Performance
| Commodity Index | Current Price (USD) | Absolute Change | Percentage Change (%) | Weekly Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Crude Futures | $115.16 | -$1.56 | -1.34% | +6.0% |
| US WTI Crude Futures | $101.67 | -$1.60 | -1.55% | +2.3% |
### Macroeconomic Impact and Outlook
**Energy analysts indicate that while immediate supply fears triggered Friday's spike near the $115 threshold, profit-taking and macroeconomic demand concerns are capping further upside.** India, which imports over 85% of its crude requirements, remains highly sensitive to sustained valuations above the $100 benchmark, directly impacting domestic retail fuel inflation, foreign exchange reserves, and fiscal deficit targets.
Crude oil prices have experienced heightened volatility through the fiscal year, driven by OPEC+ production quotas, geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, and shifting global monetary policies impacting energy demand forecasts.
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