As the Iran war disrupts oil flows, fuel shortages hit Asia first. Is this the beginning of a broader global energy crisis?
As oil flows are threatened due to the Iran war, parts of Asia are already under pressure. Fuel supplies are shrinking, prices are rising and some countries are warning that stocks may run out. Away from the battlefield, the impact is immediate. What does this reveal about how fragile the global energy system is?
In this episode:
- Vina Nadjibulla (@VinaNadjibulla), Vice President of Research and Strategy, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Sarí el-Khalili with Spencer Cline, Chloe K. Li, Tuleen Barakat and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker and Sarí el-Khalili. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan.
The Take production team is made up of Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sari el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Chloe K. Li, Alexandra Locke, Melanie Marich, Catherine Nouhan, Alex Roldan and Noor Wazwaz. Our host is Malika Bilal.
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Published April 6, 2026
