How will the Iran war drive up your daily expenses?

About this episode

Dr Pushan Dutt discusses the impact of the Iran war on daily expenses and how to manage financial adjustments.

As the war in Iran and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz affect global energy supplies, Singapore households are starting to feel the pinch in their transport and utility bills. A protracted war could also push up food prices and reshape spending habits. Dr Pushan Dutt, professor of economics and political science at INSEAD, explains how to navigate these price shocks and adjust your finances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Pushan Dutt

Topics covered

• Iran war
• global energy supplies
• transport bills
• utility bills
• food prices
• spending habits
• financial adjustment

Keywords

• Iran war
• energy supplies
• transport costs
• utility bills
• food prices
• financial management
• price shocks

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Singapore

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