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Iran war: Will helium shortage, high oil prices reshape EV outlook?
The Middle East conflict has triggered a shortage of helium—a byproduct of natural gas—raising concerns among global automakers over potential disruptions to semiconductor manufacturing and higher vehicle production costs.
March 24, 2026
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Iran war: Indonesia eyes solar-powered EV shift to hedge oil price volatility
Volatile global oil prices triggered by Middle East tensions have reignited discussions in Indonesia over electrifying its transport sector. President Prabowo Subianto said on March 19 that the country would move toward solar-powered electric mobility.
March 23, 2026
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V-Green to invest $400 million in Vietnam EV chargers powered by renewables
V-Green, the charging infrastructure arm of Vingroup, announced on March 18 that it will invest $400 million this year to deploy 99 renewable-powered fast-charging stations along highways across Vietnam, aiming to meet long-distance travel demand.
March 19, 2026
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As jet fuel prices surge, can SAF overcome high costs and limited supply?
The Iran war has jolted global energy markets and renewed attention on bioenergy. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), produced from bio-based feedstocks, is widely seen as one of the key solutions for decarbonizing the aviation industry.
March 19, 2026
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Asia races to secure LNG as high oil prices push ASEAN toward coal and crisis measures
The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has pushed up global fossil fuel prices. With expectations of tighter supplies, Asian countries that rely heavily on energy imports have begun building up reserves.
March 18, 2026
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VinFast losses widen despite delivery surge, eyes hybrid and global expansion
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast, listed in the United States, reported widening annual losses despite a sharp increase in vehicle deliveries. The company said it aims to sell up to 300,000 electric vehicles this year.
March 17, 2026
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Iran war: Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel plan faces palm oil supply, price uncertainty
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has reignited debate over accelerating bioenergy development as an alternative to fossil fuels. Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil exporter, is considering reviving its B50 biodiesel program.
March 12, 2026
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Iran war: Southeast Asia moves to cushion oil shock with subsidies, alternative fuels
International oil prices have swung sharply. After U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on March 9 that the war could soon end, prices quickly retreated but remained near recent highs.
March 10, 2026