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Vietnam urges stable fuel supplies from Chinese providers
Amid ongoing disruption to global energy chains linked to tensions in the Middle East, Vietnamese authorities have urged Chinese counterparts to help ensure a steady flow of jet fuel for domestic airlines
Russia to supply oil and energy support to Myanmar
Myanmar and Russia have moved to strengthen energy cooperation after the two parties signed an agreement.
Pakistan cuts fuel prices again as global oil decline eases costs
Pakistan has announced another round of reductions in petroleum product prices, as declining global oil rates continue to pass through to the domestic market.
PM Anwar signals Malaysia is open to Russian oil imports
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim suggested Malaysia is prepared to negotiate with Russia for crude oil imports to secure domestic energy supplies, despite ongoing Western sanctions against Russia
Indonesia to halt diesel imports by July
Indonesia will stop importing diesel on July 1 as the government rolls out a mandatory 50% palm oil-based biodiesel blend (B50) to achieve full fuel self-sufficiency, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said on April 19.
India's March LNG imports rise over 20% despite marginal yearly dip
India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports climbed to 2.9bn cubic metres (bcm) in March 2026, registering a 20.5% increase compared with the same month last year, according to provisional data from the Government of India.
India looks to spot market after LNG prices dip
India has dipped into the LNG spot market with three cargoes purchased as the Asian powerhouse shores up on LNG after the recent fall in price.
Bangladesh ramps up diesel imports from India
Bangladesh has received a fresh shipment of 5,000 tonnes of diesel from India via the cross-border pipeline, taking total inflows to around 30,000 tonnes since March.
Iraq suspends Gharraf oil field production after force majeure declaration
Japan Petroleum Exploration (JAPEX) announced that production and export operations at Iraq’s Garraf oil field have been suspended following the government's declaration of force majeure.
LNG carrier bound for India from Russia's Portovaya project
The Kunpeng LNG carrier is heading to India with a cargo of Russian LNG, in what could mark a rare delivery from a US-sanctioned project to the country.
Thailand reduces reliance on Middle East oil imports
Thailand’s state energy firm is racing to secure supplies as tensions in the Middle East rattle global markets.
SMEs in Thai tourism face debt and weak demand
Thai tourism operators are calling for clearer government action as rising energy costs deepen financial strain.
India to benefit from US extension of Russian oil waiver
The United States has opted to extend a waiver permitting limited transactions involving Russian oil, despite sustained political opposition from within Washington.
Istanbul-listed Aygaz to acquire two more LPG vessels from Korea’s Hyundai Samho for $234mn
Turkey’s Aygaz (AYGAZ) has signed a shipbuilding contract with South Korea’s HD Hyundai Samho for the construction of two liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) transportation vessels, Aygaz said on April 15.
Indonesia denies flagging issues as Pertamina tankers remain trapped in Hormuz
The Indonesian government has dismissed reports that flagging issues are complicating the exit of two Pertamina-owned tankers currently stranded in the blocked Strait of Hormuz
PNG defends $10bn Papua LNG deal against $2bn loss claims
The government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has dismissed allegations that it is forfeiting rights or risking significant revenue loss in the Papua LNG project, clarifying that current marketing arrangements are binding contractual obligations
Bangladesh plans power tariff hike as subsidy burden surges
Bangladesh is moving towards raising both bulk and retail electricity tariffs as mounting subsidy requirements strain public finances during an ongoing fuel crisis.
Bangladesh to import 11 LNG cargoes in May
Bangladesh is set to import 11 liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes in May to meet peak summer demand, with the majority sourced from the volatile spot market, according to a senior official at Petrobangla.
Cambodia cuts fuel prices as government eases tax burden
Retail fuel prices in Cambodia have declined, with both petrol and diesel becoming cheaper following the latest adjustment announced by authorities.
China backs US-Iran ceasefire and talks
China's Wang Yi has told Iran's foreign minister Araghchi that Beijing supports the ceasefire and ongoing US-Iran talks, saying a window for peace is opening amid the war.
Taiwan flights drop 1.7% as fuel costs surge
Taiwan will see international flights fall by 52.6 per week in May, a 1.7% contraction of the original schedule, as global fuel prices surge. Data from the Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) showed the reduction during a legislative hearing.
South Korea secures 273mn barrels of Middle East oil
South Korea has guaranteed the delivery of 273mn barrels of crude oil from four Middle Eastern nations by the end of the year, presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik announced on April 15.
India’s Russian crude imports triple to over $6bn in March
India’s crude oil imports from Russia more than tripled to €5.3bn ($6.2bn) in March, driven by a sharp rise in volumes and higher global prices.
Japan pledges $10bn Asian oil support package amid supply shock fears
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi has announced a $10bn financial support package aimed at helping Asian countries secure crude oil supplies as prices surge amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Thailand trims diesel subsidies as fuel fund recalibrates support
Thailand has reduced diesel subsidies under its Oil Fuel Fund system while maintaining contribution requirements on petrol and gasohol products.
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