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Israel-Iran conflict
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Middle East war fuels Asia’s energy crisis: queues, shut schools and ruined livelihoods

Japan begins its biggest-ever release of oil from its national reserves to keep domestic fuel prices down.

Chieu LuuandCaroline Qiqige Wang
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Countries all across Asia are reeling from the energy crisis brought on by the war in the Middle East. As Iran continues its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz and halts oil and gas shipments, countries that rely heavily on energy from the region are feeling the impact and seeing a growing number of livelihoods at risk.

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