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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

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    • For South-east Asia, the transition to low-carbon aviation presents both an opportunity and a structural challenge.
    • For South-east Asia, the transition to low-carbon aviation presents both an opportunity and a structural challenge. PHOTO: BT FILE

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    Johan Sulaeman

    Published Wed, Apr 15, 2026 · 07:00 AM

    GEOPOLITICAL tensions have once again highlighted how vulnerable global energy markets are to disruption.

    Conflict in major oil-producing regions tends to drive volatility in crude prices, with immediate consequences for sectors that remain heavily dependent on fossil fuels. Aviation is among the most exposed.

    For global aviation hubs such as Hong Kong and Singapore, this underscores a deeper challenge.

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