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    The Take: How Asia became ground zero for the oil crisis

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    As the Iran war disrupts oil flows, fuel shortages hit Asia first. Is this the start of a wider global energy crisis?

    As oil flows come under threat due to the Iran war, parts of Asia are already under strain. Fuel supplies are tightening, prices are rising, and some countries warn stocks may run out. Far from the battlefield, the impact is immediate. What does this reveal about just how fragile the global energy system is?

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