Philippines battles US-Iran war fuel crisis with air con limits, flexible work plan
South China Morning Post
by BloombergMarch 6, 2026
The Philippines is looking at ways to save on energy as tensions in the Middle East push global fuel costs higher, with the government suggesting people use their air conditioners less and shy away from non-essential travel.
The Southeast Asian nation imports nearly all of its oil requirements and the war in Iran could spur inflation that already hit a 13-month high in February.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s administration this week ordered government offices to set their air conditioners to...
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 3/6/2026