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Southeast Asia Tightens Energy Policies Amid Oil Crisis

3/19/2026

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Southeast Asian governments tighten energy policies as an oil supply crisis from the Middle East conflict strains fuel availability and prices.
In Thailand, officials suspended overseas trips and urged energy savings as daily diesel subsidies exceed 1 billion baht and rationing occurs.
In the Philippines, the government provides cash handouts to transport drivers, but jeepney driver Elmer Carrascal says relief may not curb rising costs.

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Southeast Asian governments tighten energy policies as an oil supply crisis from the Middle East conflict strains fuel availability and prices.
In Thailand, officials suspended overseas trips and urged energy savings as daily diesel subsidies exceed 1 billion baht and rationing occurs.
In the Philippines, the government provides cash handouts to transport drivers, but jeepney driver Elmer Carrascal says relief may not curb rising costs.