Asia’s Energy Shock Is Becoming a Test of Security—and Staying Power

Southeast Asia’s energy security is at a crossroads: power demand is surging just as the region confronts an energy supply crunch linked to the Iran war. The International Energy Agency says countries should diversify energy sources and supply routes, use domestic resources where viable, and improve efficiency. The warning lands as Asian governments face the cost of cushioning the shock—and households and businesses remain exposed to volatile fuel supplies. The challenge...