WORLD NEWS: Can Asia leave Gulf oil and gas behind after the crisis in Hormuz? – That’s Asia
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To display this YouTube content, you must allow advertising and audience measurement cookies. Accept Manage my options An extension in your browser appears to be blocking the video player from loading. In order to view this content, you must disable it on this site. Try again Can Asia wean itself off oil and gas from the Gulf after the war in Iran? © France 24 First modified: 04/30/2026 – 20:07 13:28 min Comes from the show Reading time 1 min The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has once again exposed Asia’s enormous energy dependence on oil and gas from the Gulf. The war in the Middle East has caused a de facto closure of one of the most strategic maritime routes in the world, reopening the debate on the energy vulnerability of the Asian region. In This Is Asia, we analyze whether this new crisis can accelerate the continent’s energy transition and push the main Asian economies to reduce their dependence on Gulf oil. By:
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This report highlights significant developments in the international landscape that could reshape diplomatic relations in the coming weeks.
World leaders are expected to respond to these developments in the coming days.
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