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Vietnam seeks Japan, South Korea's help in securing crude oil
Vietnam has approached Japan and South Korea for assistance in securing crude oil supplies as global energy markets face disruption caused by the Iran conflict.
Vietnam prepares for possible flight cuts as jet fuel supplies tighten
Vietnam’s aviation sector has been told to prepare for possible flight reductions from April after China and Thailand suspended jet fuel exports, raising concerns over supply shortages linked to the Iran conflict.
Malaysia limits fuel for Thai vehicles amid shortages
Malaysian petrol stations near the Thai border have limited fuel purchases by Thai-registered vehicles to MYR35 (nearly $8) per fill as authorities move to prevent shortages and curb smuggling.
Thailand confirms oil exports to Laos amid regional concerns
Thailand will continue supplying oil to Laos despite regional fuel security worries caused by the Middle East conflict, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on March 15.
Rising fuel prices deepen struggles for Cambodian rice farmers
Rising fuel costs are adding pressure to Cambodia’s rice farmers, who are already struggling with high fertiliser prices and low market returns.
Laos pushes remote work, renewable energy to curb fuel use
The Lao government has unveiled a series of measures to reduce fuel consumption and ease economic pressure from rising global energy prices.
Japan weighs options to protect vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Speaking during a session of the House of Councillors Budget Committee, Takaichi addressed calls from Donald Trump for other countries, including Japan, to dispatch warships to the Strait of Hormuz to safeguard oil shipments.
Japan begins release of strategic oil reserves
Japan has begun releasing oil from its reserves as the government seeks to mitigate the impact of the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran following US-Israeli strikes on the country.
Philippine drivers threaten strike as diesel nears $2
Public transport drivers in the Philippines plan a nationwide strike beginning March 19 as rising fuel prices squeeze incomes and push operating costs sharply higher.
Malaysia spends $425mn monthly to maintain fuel prices
The government of Malaysia is allocating around $425mn each month to maintain subsidised fuel prices for RON95 petrol, keeping it at $0.42 per litre despite ongoing global uncertainty
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.
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