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Hormuz crisis offers Moscow short-term gains, but long-term losses if regime falls
A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could deliver short-term fiscal relief to Moscow through higher oil and gas prices, but regime change in Tehran would risk stripping Russia of one of its most important strategic allies.
Australia ships rare LNG cargo to Eastern Canada
Australia has shipped an LNG cargo to Canaport’s LNG import terminal in the eastern Canadian city of Saint John.
Cheniere records 60% rise in net income amid record LNG production
Cheniere Energy reported a 64% increase in net income in 2025.
Pakistan considers buying LNG from Azerbaijan’s SOCAR as contingency plan
Pakistan is bracing for possible disruption to its gas supply as cargo deliveries from Qatar could disruption after the Gulf country stopped producing LNG in the wake of missile attacks from Iran.
Bangladesh LNG worries not helped by Qatar output stoppage
Bangladesh’s energy security is under renewed pressure as the escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupts global oil and gas supply routes.
Malaysian Velesto secures five-year rig charter from Petronas Carigali
Malaysia-based drilling contractor Velesto Energy(VELESTO) confirmed that it has procured the five-year contract from national upstream operator Petronas Carigali(6033).
Japan says Qatar LNG halt to have no immediate impact on supply
Japan’s trade minister has indicated that a recent stoppage in LNG output in Qatar, triggered by regional turmoil following Iranian military strikes, will not immediately disrupt the country’s energy supplies.
Malaysia warns Strait of Hormuz disruption could increase energy costs
Malaysia’s Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir has cautioned that any temporary closure or restriction of the Strait of Hormuz could significantly affect industrial energy costs, electricity generation and household fuel expenses
Fuel queues return in Sri Lanka amid fears of oil supply disruption
Long queues were seen at filling stations across Sri Lanka on March 2 as tensions involving Iran triggered concerns over potential fuel shortages in the crisis-hit island
Hormuz tensions threaten India’s LNG flows as tankers reroute
India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from the Middle East are facing potential disruption after escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz prompted some tankers to alter their routes
Philippine fuel prices surge after Iran crisis
Hormuz crisis puts one-fifth of global LNG supply at risk
Escalating US-Iran tensions have halted LNG production in Qatar and threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing Europe, Asia and emerging importers to sharp price spikes and renewed energy security risks.
India belatedly urges early cessation to hostilities in Middle East
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US.
Thailand rations energy as Hormuz crisis deepens
Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon issued the emergency while also activating the Energy Emergency Surveillance Centre. He also instructed coal-fired power plants to operate at full capacity.
Hormuz disruption raises risks for South Korea energy security
Air operations by US and Israel targeting Iran have triggered a shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, heightening concern in South Korea, which sources more than 70% of its crude from the Middle East.
Middle East tensions could significantly impact Sri Lanka's fragile recovery
Sri Lanka could face renewed economic strain if escalating tensions in the Middle East drive up global oil prices, with analysts warning that the island nation’s heavy reliance on imported fuel leaves it particularly exposed
Thai army eases fuel export restrictions to Laos
The Royal Thai Army has relaxed its temporary suspension on fuel exports to Laos while maintaining strict monitoring measures to prevent any diversion of supplies to Cambodia
India braces for oil shock as Iran fallout begins
India is set to face renewed oil price volatility and increased macroeconomic headwinds as tensions around Iran intensify following Israeli and US air strikes over the weekend, and the Iranian attack on an oil tanker, north of Khasab Port.
Shell considers unloading stake in Australia’s North West Shelf LNG plant
The world’s largest LNG trader is toying with reshuffling its LNG portfolio.
Pakistan awards 11 onshore blocks to boost oil and gas exploration
Pakistan has signed Petroleum Concession Agreements (PCAs) and Exploration Licences (ELs) for 11 onshore blocks, stepping up efforts to expand domestic oil and gas exploration and reduce reliance on imported energy
Vietnam energy sector enters fresh growth phase
Vietnam’s oil and energy sector is poised to enter a fresh phase of expansion, underpinned by firmer crude prices and improving global market dynamics.
India set to maintain Russian oil imports after US court limits Trump tariff powers
India is likely to continue buying Russian crude despite trade tensions with the United States, after the Supreme Court of the United States curtailed former president Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping import tariffs
India’s oil import reliance tops 88.5% in FY26, may hit new peak
India’s dependence on imported crude oil climbed to more than 88.5% during the first 10 months of FY26, underscoring the likelihood that full-year import reliance could scale a fresh high
India's January LNG imports rise 15%
India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports rose to 2.808bn cubic metres (bcm) in January 2026, marking a 15.3% increase compared with the same month a year earlier
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