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Southeast Asia Implements Energy Measures Amid Oil Market Disruptions

3/21/2026

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Governments in Southeast Asia respond to disruptions in global oil markets caused by the Middle East conflict with energy-conservation measures.
Thai authorities urge reduced air conditioning use, and diesel subsidies exceed 1 billion baht daily.
Panic buying at petrol stations follows the subsidy impact in Thailand.
In the Philippines, the Philippine government has implemented a four-day workweek for workers and provides cash handouts to transport drivers facing higher fuel costs.

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Governments in Southeast Asia respond to disruptions in global oil markets caused by the Middle East conflict with energy-conservation measures.
Thai authorities urge reduced air conditioning use, and diesel subsidies exceed 1 billion baht daily.
Panic buying at petrol stations follows the subsidy impact in Thailand.
In the Philippines, the Philippine government has implemented a four-day workweek for workers and provides cash handouts to transport drivers facing higher fuel costs.