Southeast Asia is facing a growing energy crisis as global oil supplies tighten due to the war involving Israel, the United States, and Iran. The war has disrupted energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil shipments.
Even countries far from the conflict are now feeling the impact. Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines are taking urgent steps to manage fuel shortages. Governments are cutting energy use, limiting travel, and adjusting work schedules to cope with rising costs.
Daily Life Disrupted Across Southeast Asia
The crisis is already changing how people live and work.
In the Philippines, some government offices have shifted to a four-day work week to reduce fuel consumption. In Vietnam and Thailand, authorities are encouraging remote work and less travel. In Myanmar, drivers face restrictions on when they can use their vehicles.
Fuel prices are rising quickly, and the pressure is visible. Long lines
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