BusinessIran War Disrupts Asia-Pacific Energy and Economy in 2026
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz on March 4, 2026, amid the Iran war, caused a historic energy supply disruption, pushing Brent crude above $120 per barrel and LNG prices up over 140%. Asia-Pacific economies, heavily reliant on Middle Eastern oil and LNG, face inflation near 6%, food insecurity, and labor market shocks from falling Gulf remittances. The conflict has also increased shipping costs and times, threatening the region's economic stability and forcing a strategic shift toward energy diversification...
The Manila Times·




