Short weeks and free transport – the fuel crisis responses NZ could copy

Petrol tax cuts, fuel rationing, free public transport and mid-week public holidays are among the measures overseas governments have turned to as the crisis in the Middle East continues to send prices surging. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz – through which around 20% of the world’s oil passes – has forced countries … Read more

Indonesia to ration subsidized fuel to mitigate energy crisis impact

Energy Daily quotas to be introduced on Wednesday; other curbs under consideration Motorcyclists queue to fill up at a gas station run by Indonesian state oil company Pertamina in Sukoharjo, Central Java. © Getty Images ISMI DAMAYANTI and REZHA HADYAN JAKARTA — The Indonesian government has announced the rationing of subsidized fuel through daily purchase quotas in a … Read more

Indonesian business lobby calls for higher deficit cap during energy crisis

Iran tensions Chamber of commerce chief suggests tapping Russian oil to ease shortage concerns Anindya Bakrie, chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, suggested temporarily raising the country’s legal fiscal deficit ceiling from 3% to 4%-5% during an interview with Nikkei Asia in Tokyo on March 30. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi) ERWIDA MAULIA and AKITO TANAKA … Read more

Bahrain Aluminum Facility: Iranian Attack Claimed

BAHRAIN – APRIL 17: Aluminium ingots seen at the Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C plant in Bahrain, Tuesday,… The post Bahrain Aluminum Facility: Iranian Attack Claimed appeared first on Archynetys. Source link

Manila Bulletin – Palace: PH energy security strengthening amid global oil crisis

Published Mar 29, 2026 11:15 am  |  Updated Mar 29, 2026 01:35 pm The Philippines’ energy security is strengthening despite global oil volatility, as government and private sector efforts begin to stabilize supply, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said. In a statement, Recto said a “synergy of public-private efforts” ordered by President Marcos is now “bearing fruits” amid … Read more

Yemen Houthis Strike Israel: Iran War Risk?

Protesters, predominantly Houthi supporters, demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians, in Sanaa, Yemen on Aug. 1, 2025.… The post Yemen Houthis Strike Israel: Iran War Risk? appeared first on Archynetys. Source link