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The IEA warned that Southeast Asia's energy import bill could triple to US$245 billion by 2035 due to overreliance on fossil fuels transported through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Southeast Asia, Strait of Hormuz
Who
IEA, Fatih Birol
What
The IEA warned that Southeast Asia's energy import bill could triple to US$245 billion by 2035 due to overreliance on fossil fuels transported through the Strait of Hormuz.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:28:56 GMT · 2h 48m ago
Where
Southeast Asia, Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
The Iran war served as a "stark wake-up call" for Southeast Asia's energy security due to the region's overreliance on oil and gas transported through the Strait of Hormuz.
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How this affects you
If Southeast Asia does not diversify its energy sources and supply routes, its energy import bill could surge from US$80 billion in 2024 to US$245 billion by 2035, leading to higher energy bills and inflation within the region. This highlights the vulnerability of fossil fuel-dependent economies.
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2 events in this thread- Currently Reading2h 48m agoThe IEA warned that Southeast Asia's energy import bill could triple to US$245 billion by 2035 due to overreliance on fossil fuels transported through the Strait of Hormuz.
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