War with Iran chokes flows of oil and natural gas, highlighting energy security risks for Asia

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by By ANTON L. DELGADO and ANIRUDDHA GHOSALMarch 5, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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A war with Iran has disrupted global energy trade, particularly impacting Asia due to its reliance on imported oil and natural gas shipped through the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait is a critical passageway for a fifth of global crude oil and liquified natural gas (LNG) trade. In 2025, 13 million barrels of oil per day moved through the corridor. Since the war began, the price of Brent crude has risen 15% to $84 per barrel. The U.S. President has stated the U.S. will offer risk insurance to shippers and may deploy its navy to protect vessels.

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Kpler 40% Indonesia 40% Yangon 40% Myanmar 40% Manila 40% Philippines 40% Jakarta 40% Donald Trump 50% United States ×260% Strait of Hormuz 70% Asia ×380% Iran ×290%

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energy security 90% oil and natural gas 80% strait of hormuz 70% iran war 70% asia 70% crude oil 60% lng 60% supply disruptions 50% energy trade 50% persian gulf 40%

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