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India benefits from low oil prices

April 6, 2016

Low oil prices could be a blessing for India as it tackles ongoing budget and infrastructure problems. Unlike many emerging economies, India imports most of its oil from abroad.

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Indien Kalkutta Verkehrsstau
Image: DW/S. Bandopadhyay

Low oil prices have little impact on government revenues.