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Vietnam allocates $304mn to fuel price stabilisation fund
The allocation will be sourced from a central budget revenue surplus recorded in 2025 and assigned to the Ministry of Industry and Trade for implementation.
Pakistan confirms passage for 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan has confirmed an agreement with Iranian authorities allowing 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. It is a development presented by Islamabad as a step towards substantially easing the nation's energy disruption.
India adopts multi front fertiliser strategy as West Asia crisis unfolds
The biggest short term vulnerability for Indian energy security is liquified petroleum gas using in cooking - of which India imports over half of its consumption demand via the Strait of Hormuz.
Philippines targets 2mn barrel reserve under security plan
The Department of Energy (DOE) oversaw the arrival of 22.5mn litres of imported diesel to bolster national fuel stocks as the country faces a state of energy emergency.
Malaysia’s ships allowed to pass Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran
Malaysia reports that its vessels are among those that have been allowed to transit the Strait of Hormuz after diplomatic communications with several countries in the region.
Singapore and Malaysia discuss Middle East conflict risks
Singapore’s prime minister, Lawrence Wong and Malaysia’s prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim, have sat down to discuss the impact of the escalating Middle East conflict on global oil supplies and the regional economy
South Korea taps global equity oil for supply
The Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC) is assessing the feasibility of shipping crude oil from its international subsidiaries to the domestic market, following a supply crisis sparked by military action in the Middle East.
Japan hits 80mn barrel record to stop shortage
Japan began the largest-ever release of state-held crude oil on March 26, as Tokyo moves to insulate the economy from supply shocks caused by the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran.
Indonesia turns to Brunei, rules out Iranian and Russian crude imports
The Director General of Oil and Gas of Indonesia, Laode Sulaema, has said the country is not considering importing crude oil from Iran or Russia, even after the United States temporarily eased sanctions on energy exports from both countries.
India’s emissions growth slows to two-decade low in 2025
India’s carbon dioxide emissions rose by just 0.7% in 2025, marking the slowest annual increase in over two decades, as record additions in clean energy capacity and subdued electricity demand restrained fossil fuel consumption.
Myanmar farmers battle diesel shortages during harvest
Myanmar’s rice farmers are scrambling for diesel as global supply disruptions linked to the Iran conflict deepen an already fragile economy weakened by years of civil war.
Higher fuel costs threaten Thailand’s inflation outlook
Thai motorists faced one of the sharpest fuel price rises in decades on Thursday after the government scaled back subsidies strained by soaring global oil costs.
Laos secures diesel supplies to ease fuel crunch
Laos has moved to stabilise its fuel market by securing a 14mn litre diesel shipment as global oil disruptions and rising demand strain domestic supplies.
Vietnam orders rapid construction of strategic oil depot
Vietnam’s prime minister has ordered the rapid construction of a strategic petroleum storage facility in Thanh Hoa province to strengthen the country’s energy independence.
Seoul to deepen fuel tax cuts
South Korea will more than double its temporary fuel tax cuts in an effort to ease pressure on households and industry as the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt energy markets.
Philippine aircraft face grounding risk as supplies tighten
Philippine aircraft could be grounded due to a looming jet fuel shortage linked to the Middle Eastern crisis, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on March 24.
Japan seeks new IEA oil release to curb prices
South Korea faces LNG price volatility after Qatar halt
Sri Lanka faces power strain as coal issues and fuel delays hit generation mix
Sri Lanka’s power sector is coming under mounting pressure as global fuel supply disruptions, substandard coal imports and delayed shipments threaten electricity generation.
Bangladesh raises jet fuel prices by 80%
Bangladesh has sharply increased jet fuel prices by around 80%, taking domestic aviation fuel rates to BDT202.29 ($1.65) per litre, amid volatility in global energy markets linked to the Middle East conflict.
India’s Reliance buys Iranian crude after US eases sanctions
Reliance Industries has purchased around 5mn barrels of Iranian crude, marking India’s first such deal in nearly five years following a temporary easing of US sanctions.
Fuel crisis prompts Cambodia schools to rethink transport options
Cambodia’s Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) is pushing schools and universities to adopt shared transport, public buses, and energy-saving practices to ease the impact of the ongoing fuel and electricity crunch.
Myanmar fuel shortages deepen as airstrikes on civilians continue
Myanmar’s military government has tightened fuel access for civilians while maintaining air operations that continue to hit civilian areas, highlighting stark disparities in fuel allocation during the ongoing crisis.
Thailand coordinates with Iran to ensure tanker transit
A Thai oil tanker has safely navigated the Strait of Hormuz following diplomatic coordination between Thailand and Iran, easing concerns over energy shipments through the conflict-hit waterway.
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