Iran war: Asia sees violence, fuel rationing, queues as energy crunch hits

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 10, 2026 at 10:59 AM

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The war in the Middle East has triggered an energy crunch across Asia, impacting countries heavily reliant on fossil fuel imports. Rising oil prices have led to fuel rationing and long queues at petrol stations in Vietnam, Pakistan, and the Philippines. Bangladesh, importing 95% of its oil and gas, has deployed the military at oil depots and police near petrol stations due to unrest. Some petrol stations in Dhaka, like Shahjahan Traders, have run out of fuel and experienced vandalism due to supply shortages. The situation highlights the vulnerability of Asian economies to global energy price fluctuations caused by the conflict.

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Shahjahan Traders 40% Donald Trump 40% Ashrafuzzaman Dulal 50% Dhaka 50% Philippines 60% Vietnam 60% Pakistan 60% Asia ×270% Iran ×280% Bangladesh ×290%

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oil price spike 90% fuel rationing 80% energy crunch 80% fossil fuel imports 70% petrol stations 70% middle east war 60% bangladesh 60% asia 50% fuel prices 50%

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Bangladesh

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