Renewables shift needed as Iran war exposes Asia’s fragile energy market: experts

Published on April 1, 2026

As oil and gas firms reap windfall profits from wartime price spikes, regional climate advocates urge governments to tax gains and channel the funds into renewables and grid upgrades to secure Asia’s energy future.

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