energy prices

Loss of energy output in Middle East due to Iran war will take about 2 years to recover: IEA chief

There were no new deliveries of oil, gas or fuels to Asian markets, said Fatih Birol

QatarEnergy's LNG production facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar on Mar 2.

Energy crisis triggered by Iran war pushes Asia to think twice before doubling down on LNG

LNG prices in the region more than doubled in the weeks after the start of the conflict

The impact so far has been limited, with utilities forming a small share of overall costs for commercial landlords.

Power price hikes held at bay with Singapore landlords, hotel operators buffered by locked-in rates

Even as energy costs soar amid the Middle East war, real estate asset owners say the impact will be limited

British Chancellor Rachel Reeves has voiced frustration over the lack of a plan from the US and Israel to deal with Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

UK’s Reeves to set out plan to help businesses with energy costs

[LONDON] British finance minister Rachel Reeves will set out her approach to helping businesses struggling with high energy prices later this week in the wake of the ongoing conflict in Iran, she said...

Even small shifts in prices can lead to noticeable cost increases for energy-intensive businesses.

Higher electricity prices for Singapore businesses as retailers raise rates, tariff climbs amid Iran war

Beyond costs, firms are increasingly facing procurement and risk management issues, observers say

US-Israel tensions with Iran raise energy supply concerns.

Oil spike, inflation, and Middle East tensions: Can ceasefire avert global economic shock?

Despite the ceasefire, markets persist, with oil prices nearly doubling since January. A fragile US-Iran truce caused a stock rally, but its lasting effect on Asian markets is unclear.

GoRental's battery units can store energy as they run, allowing villagers to conserve electricity for night-time use while using other devices throughout the day.

A test case for energy resilience: Lighting up a village with solar batteries

Clean-energy firm GoRental is bringing accessible and affordable electricity to a remote Chiang Mai village

Bringing forward the release of S$500 in Community Development Council Vouchers and enhancing Cost-of-Living payments are expected to drive immediate footfall to heartland supermarkets.

Sheng Siong, DBS among winners of Singapore’s S$1 billion energy support package: RHB

Most direct equity beneficiaries are in consumer staples and heartland retail, the brokerage says

All public officers are also advised to practise energy conservation habits such as switching off lights, air-conditioning, monitors and other electrical equipment when not in use.

Government facilities told to adopt measures to save energy amid Middle East conflict

These include setting the air-conditioner at 25 deg C or higher, and turning off non-essential equipment