The conflict in Iran has spiked oil and gas prices, driving a gas-to-coal shift that pushed Asia’s coal benchmark 20% above pre-war levels. Replacing planned gas expansions with solar and storage instead of coal could save ASEAN $4 billion by 2030 while providing essential price stability.
Apr 2026
After periods of extreme weather, farmgate prices for lamb surged by 11% to 25%. This briefing marks the debut of our year-long series, which investigates how extreme weather events are challenging the resilience of global food systems.
Apr 2026
We are now in the midst of the biggest oil shock in history. The crisis has laid bare the fragility of fossil fuel supply chains and how vulnerable most countries are to disruptions.
Apr 2026
As the Iran war pushes up power prices, raising the cap on Thailand's net billing policy will cut household bills and encourage rooftop solar uptake.
Mar 2026
Dependent on imported diesel for most of their power, Pacific Island countries like Fiji, Vanuatu and Tonga could see refined fuel import costs rise to up to 11% of GDP as prices soar.
From the briefing: It is unclear if LNG imports can guarantee Southeast Asia’s energy security