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Energy crisis

Singapore extends tie-up with UN atomic watchdog to build nuclear safety capabilities

Generic shot of the Singapore skyline with HDB flats taken at 630am on April 7, 2026. For stories on haze, electricity, energy, economy, environment and more.
Generic shot of the Singapore skyline with HDB flats taken at 630am on April 7, 2026. For stories on haze, electricity, energy, economy, environment and more.

Bangladesh sweats as Middle East fuel shortages force power cuts

A severe heatwave is sweeping across Bangladesh, with temperatures hitting 40 deg C in some areas.
A severe heatwave is sweeping across Bangladesh, with temperatures hitting 40 deg C in some areas.

Indonesia says Russia will supply 150 million barrels of oil as higher prices tighten supply

People queueing at a petrol station in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on April 14. About a fifth of Indonesia’s crude imports come from the Middle East and pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
People queueing at a petrol station in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on April 14. About a fifth of Indonesia’s crude imports come from the Middle East and pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

As more ASEAN states turn to Russia for fuel, will Moscow boost its influence in the region?

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Russian President Vladimir Putin met at the Kremlin in Moscow on April 13.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Russian President Vladimir Putin met at the Kremlin in Moscow on April 13.

From paint to planes, Iran war lifts costs, darkens outlooks

Executives are flagging rising transport and raw material costs, particularly linked to disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
Executives are flagging rising transport and raw material costs, particularly linked to disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.

334,000 litres of fuel saved with Malaysia’s work-from-home move: Government spokesman

Malaysia said 334,000 litres of fuel has been saved from newly implemented work from home policy for public servants.
Malaysia said 334,000 litres of fuel has been saved from newly implemented work from home policy for public servants.

EU aims to ease energy blow from Iran war with tax cuts, gas coordination

Europe’s benchmark gas price on April 21 was roughly a third higher than before the US-Israeli war with Iran began on Feb 28.
Europe’s benchmark gas price on April 21 was roughly a third higher than before the US-Israeli war with Iran began on Feb 28.

Johor eateries may raise prices as Middle East crisis bites

Restaurant and stall operators have warned that price increases are likely in the coming weeks if rising operational costs, driven by global instability, continue to mount.
Restaurant and stall operators have warned that price increases are likely in the coming weeks if rising operational costs, driven by global instability, continue to mount.

Open or shut, the Strait of Hormuz may not go back to normal

No matter what happens next, Iran will not forget how easy it is to strangle shipping through the strait, meaning that energy companies and consumers must prepare for a very different future.
No matter what happens next, Iran will not forget how easy it is to strangle shipping through the strait, meaning that energy companies and consumers must prepare for a very different future.

War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says

FILE PHOTO: International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol speaks during a press conference in Istanbul, Turkey, March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol speaks during a press conference in Istanbul, Turkey, March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.