Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Apr 7)

Published Tue, Apr 7, 2026 · 07:00 PM
    • Senior Minister of State for Finance Jeffrey Siow says Singaporeans are already feeling the impact of the Middle Eastern conflict on the ground through rising petrol and diesel prices.
    • Senior Minister of State for Finance Jeffrey Siow says Singaporeans are already feeling the impact of the Middle Eastern conflict on the ground through rising petrol and diesel prices. PHOTO : MDDI

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