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Pakistan restricts furnace oil exports, mandates approval amid regional energy tensions
Pakistan has directed domestic oil refineries to obtain prior government approval before exporting furnace oil as authorities move to safeguard local fuel availability amid disruptions to Middle East energy flows.
Pakistan raises kerosene price by 12%
Pakistan has sharply increased the price of kerosene by PKR39.20 per litre, raising the retail rate to PKR358.1 ($1.28) per litre.
Mongolia to rely on Russia for all petroleum product imports amid China ban on shipments
All of Mongolia’s imported petroleum products will come from Russia this year as China has banned such shipments, according to Mongolian Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Begzsuren Enkhtuvshin.
Fuel price searches surge in Vietnam as EV interest grows
Online searches related to fuel prices in Vietnam jumped sharply in early March as market volatility intensified, while public interest in electric vehicles (EVs) also climbed
Oil shock could lift inflation, slow Vietnam growth
Rising global oil prices driven by Middle East tensions may place pressure on Vietnam’s economic growth and inflation, an expert has warned.
Thailand’s PTT urges calm as fuel demand rises
Thailand’s energy giant PTT has said that a guideline suggesting limits on fuel purchases at its service stations is only a precautionary measure and not a compulsory restriction.
Thailand rations fuel as Middle East war disrupts supply
Thailand has begun implementing fuel rationing at some petrol stations as authorities rush to secure energy supplies following disruptions caused by escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Laos monitors fuel stocks after sudden price spike
Laos has launched nationwide inspections of fuel stations and storage facilities amid concerns about supply disruptions and possible stockpiling.
Lao Airlines raises ticket fees up to 125%
Lao Airlines has announced a sharp increase in fuel surcharges on both domestic and international flights as soaring global energy prices continue to place pressure on the aviation sector.
COMMENT: whoever wins control of the Straits of Hormuz will control half of China's oil flow
A battle is looming for control of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most strategically important waterways in the world. Whoever controls the narrow passage between Iran and Oman effectively holds a lever over a large share of global energy flows.
Thailand eyes Russian oil talks as Middle East supplies face risk
The Persian Gulf typically provides around 50% of Thailand’s oil imports, he said, but these supplies are now under threat due to the military conflict in the Middle East.
Japan considers reviving LNG carrier construction
Japan has fallen well behind China and South Korea in shipbuilding volumes, particularly in the production of LNG carriers.
JERA and Kogas ink MoU on LNG cooperation
The world’s largest LNG buyers JERA and Kogas have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to increase cooperation in the LNG sector.
Middle East conflict spurs LNG Canada to increase exports
Shell-operated LNG has stepped up production and cargoes exports as buyers in Asia scramble for supply in the midst of the conflict in the Middle East.
Asia and Europe to battle over dwindling LNG cargoes
Asian and European energy buyers are competing to secure increasingly scarce LNG cargoes after conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on March 12.
ING: Asia’s outlook under higher oil prices
While inflation risks remain largely manageable at the moment given a low starting point, higher import bills will result in weaker trade balances with some currencies like PHP, THB, INR and KRW more vulnerable.
Around 70% of India’s crude oil imports now bypass Hormuz
India now sources approximately 70% of its crude oil imports via supply lines that bypass the Strait of Hormuz, significantly cutting the country’s exposure to disruptions resulting from the prevailing tensions in the Middle East.
Myanmar trials digital verification for fuel purchases
Myanmar will begin testing a QR code system for fuel purchases in a bid to cut long queues at petrol stations.
Nearly 2,000 Cambodian petrol stations shut amid fuel shortages
Nearly 2,000 fuel stations in Cambodia have temporarily closed due to a shortage of petrol and diesel, prompting government action to stabilise supply.
India negotiates with Iran for safe passage of fuel carriers
According to a March 12 2026 press briefing by India's Ministry of External Affairs, minister in charge, Dr. S. Jaishankar, has held three separate conversations with Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
Sri Lanka defends decision to hike fuel prices
Sri Lanka’s government has defended its decision to sharply raise domestic fuel prices, saying the move was necessary to discourage excessive consumption and prevent a potential supply shortage.
Philippines braces for another fuel price rise
Authorities in the Philippines are forecasting a subsequent rise in petroleum costs for the upcoming week, citing persistent instability across global energy markets.
Cambodia keeps electricity prices stable despite fuel pressures
Cambodia’s government is absorbing higher electricity production costs to keep power prices stable despite the global fuel crisis.
South Korea to impose temporary fuel price cap system
South Korea will introduce a temporary ceiling on fuel prices starting at midnight in an effort to ease the financial burden on consumers and businesses following a sharp rise in oil costs linked to tensions in the Middle East.
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