India has been navigating the global energy crisis carefully. While prices at the pump have gone up for several citizens around the world, India has shielded consumers from rising fuel costs while promising to maintain fiscal discipline. 


How India is Navigating Its Energy Crisis

The West Asia conflict is sending shockwaves across the globe. Today we will focus on Asian countries. Well, Asia’s heavy reliance on imported crude, much of it from the Strait of Hormuz, has forced the region to take immediate measures to secure energy supply and protect its citizens. From Japan to South Asia, governments are responding to one of the severest energy shocks in years. Take a look at our next report.


West Asia War: Asia Scrambles Amid Energy Crisis

A temporary ceasefire caused crude to crash over 20 percent. But the damage from oil’s surge during the six weeks of the Iran war was already being felt by businesses. From factories to markets, companies had warned of higher prices and economic uncertainty, with analysts flagging risks of slower growth and even a potential recession.


US-Iran Ceasefire: Global Energy Prices Fuel Business Uncertainty

Amid a worsening energy crisis, Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Office has announced that markets and shopping malls across the country will close by 8:00 PM to conserve electricity. The move is part of emergency measures aimed at managing power shortages and reducing pressure on the national grid as authorities work to stabilise energy supply.


Pakistan Energy Crisis | Pak PM Office: Markets, Malls Will Be Closed at 8:00 PM

India has confirmed it is sourcing crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Iran amid the ongoing energy supply disruptions in West Asia caused by war in the region. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued a statement on Saturday addressing rumours of supply problems. “Amid Middle East supply disruptions, Indian refiners have secured their crude oil requirements, including from Iran; and there is no payment hurdle for Iranian crude imports,” it said.


India: Energy Supplies Remain Secured, Says Crude Supply Fully Secured for Coming Months

The eurozone suffered the biggest inflation jump in March since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. That is according to economists assessing the fallout from the escalating war in West Asia.

Eurozone Inflation: Historic Energy Crisis Fueling Inflation Eurozone 

The eurozone suffered the biggest inflation jump in March since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. That is according to economists assessing the fallout from the escalating war in West Asia.


Eurozone Inflation: Historic Energy Crisis Fueling Inflation Eurozone

Narendra Modi’s government has shipped 38,000 metric tons of petroleum products - including petrol and diesel - to Sri Lanka to help ease a severe energy shortage. The delivery comes amid global fuel supply disruptions tied to rising tensions in West Asia and widening energy price pressures.

India Sends Emergency Fuel to Sri Lanka, Colombo Thanks New Delhi Amid Energy Crisis

Egypt is grappling with a worsening energy crisis, forcing authorities to take drastic measures to conserve electricity. Shops and restaurants have been ordered to shut as early as 9PM, while street lights and billboards are being dimmed across cities.

The government says these steps are necessary to reduce pressure on the power grid, which heavily relies on oil-generated electricity. For many businesses and residents, however, the restrictions are already beginning to disrupt daily life and economic activity.



Egypt Energy Crisis: Shops And Restaurants Ordered To Close As Early As 9PM

U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed planned military strikes on Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure for five days, calling recent discussions with Tehran “very good and productive” amid the ongoing conflict. Iran has denied any direct talks, even as tensions and regional attacks continue to intensify.


US-Iran War: Trump's U-Turn on Retrieving Iran's Uranium

The Indian Government has assured that the country has sufficient energy reserves, including crude oil, petrol, diesel, and LPG, to manage potential disruptions arising from geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have stated that the country’s energy supply is fully secure, dismissing rumors of shortages as misinformation.


Energy Crisis: Indian Government Says Country Has Enough Energy Reserves

In a Matter of Weeks, the Iran Conflict Has Triggered a Sharp Reset in Europe’s Energy Markets.
Benchmark Dutch Gas Prices Have Surged 70 Percent Month-to-date, With March on Track for the Strongest Monthly Gain Since September 2021.

Europe: Conflict Sparks Sharp Surge in European Gas

The intensification of conflict in West Asia is causing profound, long-term environmental damage, intersecting with acute climate extremes that are battering the region in early 2026. Military strikes on critical energy infrastructure have caused severe air and water pollution, while escalating violence forces a shift toward dirtier energy sources and hinders long-term climate goals. 


Climate Extremes Batter West Asia as War Intensifies

Global energy markets are facing volatility as oil and gas supply challenges deepen, forcing governments to delay or scale back climate commitments. Analysts warn the crisis undermines momentum toward emissions targets and renewable transitions, creating tension between short‑term energy needs and long‑term climate goals.

West Asia War: Energy Crisis Halts Climate Goals | Oil & Gas Volatility Hits Progress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi briefed Parliament on the West Asia war, warning of long-term impacts on India’s energy security and economy. He stressed preparedness, diversification of supplies, and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. Meanwhile, the opposition has intensified criticism, alleging mishandling of the crisis and demanding greater transparency

India Energy Crisis Row: Modi Briefs Parliament, Warns of Impact from West Asia War

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said there have been talks between the United States and Iran over the past day in ​which the two sides had "major points of agreement," adding that a deal could be done soon ‌to settle the war.
Trump said his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and close aide and son-in-law Jared Kushner talked to the Iranians on Sunday and that discussions would continue on Monday.

US-Iran War: Trump Postpones Strikes on Iran's Power Plants

IEA Chief Fatih Birol has warned that the global economy faces an unprecedented energy shock, with over 40 energy assets across the Middle East severely damaged by ongoing conflict, surpassing the severity of 1970s oil crises. Combined with closures in the Strait of Hormuz, this crisis poses a "major threat" to global supply stability, withno country immune. 


IEA Chief: World Facing Unprecedented Energy Shock; At Least 40 Energy Assets 'Severely' Damaged

The world is staring at an unprecedented energy shock, according to the International Energy Agency. IEA chief Fatih Birol has warned that the ongoing war could hit every country, triggering serious economic consequences. As energy markets turn volatile, fears of a global slowdown are growing stronger by the day.


Global Energy Shock Warning: IEA Chief Says No Country Will Be Spared

US‑Iran tensions have surged as President Trump issued a 48‑hour ultimatum to Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz — threatening to obliterate Iranian power plants if Tehran fails to comply. At the same time, Iran launched one of its most destructive missile barrages on Israel since the war began, striking key regions and escalating regional conflict with deadly force.


US-Iran War: Iran Warns Of Strikes on US Energy Facilities as Trump Gives 48-Hour Ultimatum

Iran has launched strikes targeting critical Gulf energy infrastructure after earlier attacks on its strategic South Pars gas field, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing US-Iran war. The retaliation reportedly hit major oil and gas facilities across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE, and Bahrain, disrupting operations and raising fears of a wider regional energy conflict.


US-Iran War: Iran Hits Gulf's Critical Energy Grid After South Pars Strike

US-Iran War: Trump Threatens To 'Obliterate' Iran's Energy Sector

China has been preparing for a global energy crisis for years. It is paying off now amid an escalating Iran war, which has pushed global crude prices significantly higher. In this next report we decode China's planning and diversification of energy sources.
Take a look.

China Playing the Long Game Amid the Iran War

The developing world is feeling the effects of the West Asia war. The historic energy crisis is likely to cause few emerging economies to seek further assistance, or tweak the existing bailout programs from the international monetary fund.


Energy Crisis: Vulnerable Countries Face Funding Risk

As the gulf fallout sends shockwaves through global energy markets, governments across the world are scrambling to protect their economies from severe fuel shortages. Here’s your visual guide to how the world is responding to the global energy crisis.
Take a look.


How Nations Are Shielding Fuel Supply

Fuel prices are surging worldwide as crude oil climbs above critical levels amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Nearly 20 percent of global oil supply faces disruption risks through the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a broad-based energy shock.


Global Energy Shock Begins Hitting Consumers

A massive global energy shock is rippling across economies after Iran’s move to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a route that carries nearly 20% of the world’s oil and LNG supply. With crude prices surging past 100 dollars a barrel, governments are now scrambling to rethink energy security, diversify supplies, and accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels.


Hormuz Crisis Triggers Global Energy Shock 

Gas prices jumped to four-year highs and oil prices rose again after an escalation of attacks by Israel and Iran on gasfields heightened fears of prolonged disruption to international energy supplies.

QatarEnergy told Reuters on Thursday that Iran had damaged facilities that produced 17% of the state-owned company’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity and that it would take three to five years to repair them.

Oil Supply Disruption Far More Worse Than What Prices Suggest?

A deepening global energy crunch is putting pressure on countries across Asia, where many economies rely heavily on imported fuel. With supply chains disrupted and prices volatile, major energy importers are feeling the strain more than ever.


Iran War: Global Energy Crunch Deepens As Asia Faces Severe Fuel Supply Shock

Cuba has been plunged into darkness once again after a major grid failure triggered one of the country’s worst power outages in recent months. Millions of residents were left without electricity as the already fragile energy system struggled to cope. This marks the third major blackout in just four months, raising fresh concerns over infrastructure, fuel shortages and the island’s deepening energy crisis.


Cuba Hit By Massive Blackout Again, Millions Left Without Power 

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has stressed that ensuring the uninterrupted transit of commodities, especially energy supplies such as crude oil and liquefied natural gas, remains a top priority amid global disruptions.


India Energy Crisis | MEA: Uninterrupted Transit of Commodities Remains Top Priority

The Narendra Modi-led Government of India has warned of strict action after reports of large-scale hoarding of domestic LPG cylinders across parts of India. Authorities say some distributors and traders are allegedly stockpiling cylinders amid supply concerns and rising demand.


India Reports Hoarding of LPG Cylinders, PM Modi Warns of Action

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