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Apr 2026
The great oil and gas reckoning of 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.
Mar 2026
Middle East conflict underscores the urgency for Pacific Island Countries to electrify and switch to renewables
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.
Mar 2026
Conflict in the Middle East is compounding the cost of Bangladesh’s delayed energy transition
Fossil fuel volatility is tipping Bangladesh into yet another energy crisis. Rapid deployment of renewable energy would reduce its exposure to repeated supply shocks.
Mar 2026
Strait of Hormuz disruption highlights the case for reducing fertiliser dependence
Improving fertiliser management and adopting agroecological practices can reduce dependence on synthetic fertilisers and generate up to USD 600 billion in societal benefits.
Mar 2026
Solar could help Vietnam avoid almost USD 600 million from coal and gas imports, as Iran war drives up energy prices
Vietnam's solar boom means the country has a stronger buffer against rising energy imports prices resulting from geopolitical crises.
Mar 2026
Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy is heavily exposed to the Middle East conflict, but solutions exist
Reliance on oil imports exposes Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy to risks from the Middle East conflict. Electrification offers a solution.