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Southeast Asia Grapples with Oil Crisis Amid Middle East Conflict

3/23/2026

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Southeast Asia faces disruptions from the global oil price shock, worsened by the Middle East conflict.
Laos and Cambodia report fuel shortages, while the Philippines and Thailand face rising energy costs.
Philippine Senate has granted emergency powers to manage oil taxes amid high prices.
Indonesia and Malaysia, despite oil production, are affected by imports and are pursuing alternative energy, fuel rationing, and higher biofuel blends.

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Story summary

Southeast Asia faces disruptions from the global oil price shock, worsened by the Middle East conflict.
Laos and Cambodia report fuel shortages, while the Philippines and Thailand face rising energy costs.
Philippine Senate has granted emergency powers to manage oil taxes amid high prices.
Indonesia and Malaysia, despite oil production, are affected by imports and are pursuing alternative energy, fuel rationing, and higher biofuel blends.