About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of the energy crisis on Southeast Asia and the measures governments are taking to mitigate its effects.

Four-day workweeks. Designated driving days. Fewer business trips. Across Southeast Asia, governments have been moving quickly to adopt measures that conserve fuel – highlighting the region’s exposure to the energy crisis caused by the near closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In this episode, Sue-Ern Tan, Head of the IEA’s Regional Cooperation Centre in Singapore, explains why countries in Southeast Asia are among the hardest hit by current energy supply disruptions. She discusses how rising prices and fuel shortages are already affecting daily life – and the steps governments are taking to help shield consumers from the worst impacts.

People in this episode

Guest: Sue-Ern Tan

Topics covered

• energy crisis
• fuel conservation
• Southeast Asia
• government measures
• energy supply disruptions

Keywords

• energy crisis
• fuel shortages
• Southeast Asia
• government measures
• daily life

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: International Energy Agency

Places: Southeast Asia, Strait of Hormuz

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