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Persian Gulf Conflict Drives Global Energy Prices Higher

3/6/2026

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The Persian Gulf conflict disrupts global energy trade through the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude rose about 15% to $84 per barrel since the war began.
China and India, major energy importers, face strain from higher fuel costs.
East Asian governments are urged to diversify into renewables as fossil fuels dominate.
Southeast Asian nations brace for higher energy bills as Thailand suspends petroleum exports to conserve reserves.

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The Persian Gulf conflict disrupts global energy trade through the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude rose about 15% to $84 per barrel since the war began.
China and India, major energy importers, face strain from higher fuel costs.
East Asian governments are urged to diversify into renewables as fossil fuels dominate.
Southeast Asian nations brace for higher energy bills as Thailand suspends petroleum exports to conserve reserves.