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US again allows more Russian oil sales to help control prices
[LOS ANGELES] The US on Friday (Apr 17) issued a license letting countries buy more Russian oil that’s already been loaded on tankers, part of the White House’s push to prevent prices from surging.
Will the Iran conflict end in checkmate or stalemate?
Much is uncertain, now with the Strait of Hormuz’s vulnerability apparent and key issues still unresolved
The cost of conflict: Asia’s energy risk
The Iran crisis threatens the Straits of Hormuz, risking higher oil prices and Asian stagflation. The immediate market volatility, subsidy issues, and Asia's potential for energy resilience via divers...
Thailand rushes to secure oil, fertiliser as Strait of Hormuz remains shut
Despite talk of a US-Iran ceasefire extension, policymakers are still on high alert in South-east Asia
Indonesia eyes Russian crude as Middle East tensions deepen import gap, subsidy strain
The move comes as countries scramble to secure energy supplies while the conflict drags on
War-driven oil shocks expose aviation’s decarbonisation challenge
Aviation remains one of the most difficult sectors to decarbonise – no single solution will be sufficient
The Hormuz blockade is as much about China as Iran
Washington hopes that Beijing will convince Iran to soften its demands, but the latter may choose to wait and see
Ceasefire but no relief: Why airlines will continue to face high fuel costs
The fallout from the Iran war represents a broad shift, rather than a temporary disruption, for the aviation industry
Singapore tightens monetary policy for first time since 2022, raises inflation forecasts amid Iran war oil shock
Core and headline inflation forecast is raised to 1.5-2.5%, from 1-2% previously
Why renewables alone cannot deliver energy security for S-E Asia
Asean countries should go beyond diversification of oil import sources