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Asia to be hardest hit by Iran war energy crisis, Kpler says

Maritime analytics firm Kpler warns Asian countries have limited alternatives as crude shipments plunge amid the Iran conflict.

Published Mar 31, 2026, 8:12 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Global maritime analytics firm Kpler told AFP that Asian nations are facing a major energy crisis caused by the Iran war. Kpler said crude shipments to the region have fallen sharply and there are few alternatives available, exacerbating supply pressures (reported Tuesday).