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Asia's refined fuel imports hit a post-conflict low in August as the Iranian conflict continues to disrupt Middle East supply, driving up regional prices.
Six months into the Iran war, Asia's energy markets face higher fossil fuel costs and disrupted crude flows, accelerating a pivot towards renewables.
Asian LNG prices are set to climb in Q3 and Q4 2026 as key regional importers like China, Japan, and South Korea boost restocking amid constrained Strait o
Asia's August crude oil imports remain significantly below pre-conflict levels, casting doubt on US claims of recovering Strait of Hormuz flows.
Asian refiners are set to nearly double their purchases of US crude for September, reaching over 40 million barrels, as the ongoing Strait of Hormuz disrup
Asia's refined product imports have fallen 21% since early 2026, driving Singapore gasoil crack spreads to triple pre-conflict levels amid Middle East supp
Asia faces a severe refined product shortage in August 2026, with distillate imports down 21% due to Middle East supply disruptions and structural refinery
Global LNG supply is projected to surge in 2026, easing market tightness and dampening prices, which could significantly boost demand from key Asian import
Indian energy companies are paying multi-year high spot LNG prices, exceeding $23/mmbtu, as the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruptions tighten global su
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