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From cost pressures to clean power: Thai businesses rethink energy strategy
As fuel and electricity prices climb, businesses across Thailand are reassessing their energy strategies, stepping up investments in rooftop solar, electrifying transport fleets, and improving energy efficiency.
March 30, 2026
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Kelle Energy bets on Malaysia to kick off its Southeast Asia mobile EV charging push
Singapore-based startup Kelle Energy has launched Southeast Asia’s first mobile robotic EV charging station, featuring DC fast-charging technology integrated with an energy storage system and a fully mobile design.
March 27, 2026
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Thailand cuts fuel subsidies as oil rally drives record pump prices
Thailand is buckling under the pressure of rising global crude prices. New pump prices effective March 26 show gasoline and diesel climbing by 6 baht per liter (USD 0.18), marking the largest single increase on record and signaling the Anutin Charnvirakul
March 26, 2026
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Philippines declares energy emergency as fuel risks disrupt aviation, transport sector
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on March 24 declared a nationwide energy emergency, warning that potential fuel shortages could force airlines to suspend operations.
March 25, 2026
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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