Published: Mar 29, 2026, 11:15 IST | Updated: Mar 29, 2026, 11:15 IST
The West Asia crisis is reverberating across East Asia, with oil prices surging above $110 per barrel as supply disruptions intensify. The spike has left the region extremely vulnerable, as it is heavily dependent on imported crude, much of it sourced from West Asia. This has forced countries to take immediate measures to secure energy supply and shield citizens from soaring prices. From Japan to Myanmar, governments are responding in different ways as the region faces one of the most severe energy shocks in years.