APTFuel shortages and soaring prices are being reported across several countries as the conflict involving Iran disrupts global energy markets and threatens oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes. In Bangladesh, fuel rationing has triggered long queues of vehicles at petrol stations as authorities attempt to manage limited supplies. Myanmar has also introduced rationing for private vehicles, with officials blaming disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict.
Across Europe, drivers in Germany are crossing the border into Poland in search of cheaper gasoline as prices climb sharply at home. In Austria, motorists in Vienna say sanctions and the energy crisis are driving record costs. In Australia, the government has temporarily amended fuel standards in an effort to boost supply and stabilize the market. In the Philippines, motorists have been lining up at petrol stations as they anticipate further price increases. The crisis is also deepening in Cuba, where fuel shortages have intensified in Havana, forcing many residents to switch to bicycles as transportation options become limited.
Meanwhile in South Korea, drivers have been flocking to cheaper pumps after authorities introduced price caps to limit the impact of the energy shock. In the United States, motorists in California say record gasoline prices are hitting drivers hard, with some blaming the broader Iran conflict for the surge. Analysts warn that if tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue, global fuel prices could remain volatile, affecting transportation, supply chains, and daily life around the world.
