Pacific Islanders skip food, medicine amid global fuel shortage from Iran war

Pacific Islanders are facing significant hardship due to a global fuel shortage triggered by the US-Israeli war with Iran. The conflict has disrupted oil and liquefied natural gas traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global supplies. Consequently, Pacific nations are experiencing fuel curbs and soaring costs for essential goods and services. In Papua New Guinea, aid agencies report price increases of up to 70% for diesel, petrol, and kerosene since the war began. This crisis forces families to make difficult choices, such as forgoing food and medicine due to increased expenses.