The oil and gas "crisis provides an opportunity for China to further expand its inroads into Southeast Asian markets, as the need to shift to renewable energy becomes critical."
https://thesoufancenter.org/intelbrief-2026-april-15/
#demandDestruction #energyTransition #SouthEastAsia #inflation #supplyShock #GNL #energy #oilAndGas #Asia #China

Asia is experiencing shocks and reverberations across multiple economic sectors as a result of the U.S.-Israel vs. Iran war. The negative spillover effects are apparent across energy, food, and labor sectors in South and Southeast Asia. The energy crisis is also affecting parts of East Asia. Should the ceasefire break down after the failure of […]
#PSA: Prepare for the next round of #oil and #gas #SupplyShock, price hikes and overall #inflation.
The tankers in transit when the #HormuzStrait was closed, have all docked at their destinations and their contents are being processed now. The impending shortfall cannot be compensated by the trickle via the strait after Iran opened it partially. Even the nations exempted from the #blockade won't be immune to the global nature of oil prices.

A good article from James Meadway on the real vulnerability of the UK economy and UK households.
Globalisation is under threat from Iran war – and Britain is uniquely vulnerable | US-Israel war on Iran | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/05/globalisation-under-threat-britain-economy-iran-conflict
Overdose deaths are falling in America because of a 'supply shock': study
https://www.economist.com/united-states/2026/01/08/why-overdose-deaths-are-falling-in-america
#HackerNews #OverdoseDeaths #America #SupplyShock #Study #PublicHealth