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Energy Emergencies Emerge as Global Oil Prices Surge

3/29/2026

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  • President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines declared a national energy emergency due to low supplies, as oil prices rose above $112 per barrel.
  • Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly of Egypt announced a month-long energy-saving initiative, closing businesses early and reducing street lighting.
  • Vietnam and Sri Lanka are implementing measures to manage energy shortages amid the conflict's impact on supply chains.
  • The ongoing Iran war prompts energy emergencies and higher costs.