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Energy Shock

Singapore inflation rises on higher fuel and retail prices

Singapore’s consumer inflation accelerated in March, driven mainly by higher transport and retail prices amid an energy shock linked to tensions in the Middle East, according to a statement from Statistics Singapore on Thursday.

23 Apr 2026-11:52
Can alternative routes replace the Strait of Hormuz?

Rising tensions in the Middle East are no longer viewed solely as a short term geopolitical shock.

21 Apr 2026-10:28
EU warns against long energy subsidies amid Hormuz crisis shock

European governments should avoid repeating the costly mistakes of the 2022 energy crisis when responding to rising prices triggered by tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a senior EU official has warned.

15 Apr 2026-03:11
Europe faces inflation risk as energy shock tests economic resilience

Europe’s economy is coming under increasing strain as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East trigger an energy-driven shock, raising concerns over inflation and slowing growth across the continent.

28 Mar 2026-20:29