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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

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on March 24 declared a nationwide energy emergency, warning that potential fuel shortages could force airlines to suspend operations.

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.

Two upcoming projects aim to push the country’s EV industry forward – but without changes to the law, experts fear they could perpetuate local harms.

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.

Rising energy costs and shifting corporate strategies are reshaping sustainability trends across ASEAN this week.

Indonesia plans to rezone large parts of the national park for carbon trading and luxury tourism to raise conservation funds. Experts say carbon projects and reforestation could reduce elephant food sources and worsen human-wildlife conflict.

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.

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.

As Thailand expands corporate access to renewable energy, mechanisms such as DPPAs and regional grid integration are emerging as both key enablers and persistent bottlenecks.