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The Straits Times Asia

Energy & Climate

Energy & Climate 1m ago

US seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge

WASHINGTON/DUBAI/ISLAMABAD, April 29 - The United States is pressing ahead with plans for an international coalition to open the Strait of Hormuz, according to a State Department cable seen by Reuters, as oil prices surge on fears of lengthy disruptions to global fuel supplies.

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ASEAN vows to avoid export bans, share fuel as oil prices soar

The bloc is also working on an agreement that enables coordinated emergency fuel sharing. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Future-proofing Singapore's energy

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Future-proofing Singapore's energy.

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The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

US seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge

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The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

ASEAN vows to avoid export bans, share fuel as oil prices soar

The bloc is also working on an agreement that enables coordinated emergency fuel sharing.

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Channel NewsAsia • 1m ago

Future-proofing Singapore's energy

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Future-proofing Singapore's energy.

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LG Energy Solution swings to loss amid weak EV demand

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to LG Energy Solution swings to loss amid weak EV demand.

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