The Middle East conflict is set to have a double-whammy impact on both Asean’s import of fertilisers, and its energy-intensive fertiliser production. The timing is critical as in the coming months, the five major crops, including rice, are being planted in Asean.
The global surge in oil prices due to the Strait of Hormuz closure threatens to deplete the Philippines’ fund that helps provide subsidies for fuel used by off-grid communities. A transition to more renewable energy offers benefits.
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