Inflation in the fuel and power basket accelerated to 25.85 per cent in September from 22.93 per cent in August, reflecting elevated energy costs amid the West Asia conflict
The report said India has imported Russian crude at an average of around 60 million barrels per month since the conflict began
US crude rose 1.27 per cent to $102.68 a barrel, while Brent crude gained 1.21 per cent to $106.96 amid renewed concerns over oil supplies from the Middle East
Brent crude futures rose $3.21, or 3.1 per cent, to $107.82 a barrel by 1218 GMT, after touching an intraday high of $108.65
The latest increase followed fresh military action involving the US and Iran as well as attacks by Iran-backed Houthis on Saudi Arabia, adding to uncertainty over energy supplies from the region
