Oil-thirsty Asian nations seek Russian crude as Iran war strains supplies

Associated Press (AP) Economic ImpactNews ReportSCO 8 min read 100% complete by By ANTON L. DELGADO, CHAN HO-HIM and ANIRUDDHA GHOSALMarch 31, 2026 at 08:53 AM

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Due to supply strains caused by the US-Iran war in March 2026, Asian nations with high oil demands are increasingly looking to Russian crude oil. Rising oil prices have led to diesel fuel shortages in places like Thailand. Concerns about potential fuel shortages are evident in areas such as Indian-controlled Kashmir, where people are storing fuel. The increased oil prices are also impacting livelihoods, as seen in the Philippines where jeepney drivers are receiving government assistance. Tankers carrying crude oil continue to arrive at ports in countries like India.

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The U.S. and Israel are at war against Iran.

factual90% confidence

Asian nations are increasingly competing for Russian crude oil.

factual90% confidence

The war has choked off roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply.

factual80% confidence

An energy crisis is mounting.

factual80% confidence

Much of the oil is from the mostly shut Strait of Hormuz

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Quezon City 30% Mumbai, India 40% Philippines 40% Thailand 40% Saudi Arabia 40% Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir ×250% Strait of Hormuz 50% United States ×260% Iran ×370% Russia 70% Asian nations 80%

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russian crude 90% asian nations 80% iran war 80% oil supplies 70% fuel shortage 70% oil prices 60% diesel fuel 50% strait of hormuz 50%

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Asian nations

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