Iran war pushes countries into energy triage as they conserve power and curb soaring prices ^81.7%

AP News - By Anton L. Delgado, Aniruddha Ghosal - 3/17/2026, 3:58 AM

BANGKOK (AP) — The escalating war with Iran is pushing parts of the world into energy triage, forcing governments to choose where to cut demand or absorb costs, while prioritizing dwindling supplies. Asia is the most exposed since it relies heavily on imported fuel, much of it shipped through the now-blocked Strait of Hormuz. The narrow... more