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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rafiq Maqbool

Photos show boats sitting idle at Mumbai’s historic dock as the Iran war drives up fuel costs

India Iran War Fuel Photo Gallery - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Since it was first built in 1875, the Sassoon Dock in India’s financial capital of Mumbai has been many things: a gateway for trade with the Persian Gulf, a bustling hub for traders and laborers, as well as a center for commerce in textiles, spices, and opium.

More recently, it's been a major spot for the city’s fish trade.

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