Live Q&A: How Asia Is Innovating to Weather the Fuel Crisis Due to Iran War

As the Iran conflict disrupts global energy markets, governments across Asia are being forced to deploy innovative and drastic measures to address acute fuel shortages. From implementing four-day work week to temporary school closures, some nations are aggressively trying to conserve energy and keep their economies afloat. Join Bloomberg reporters Claire Jiao, Nicholas Lua, Shruti Srivastava and Rakesh Sharma as they discuss these unconventional government responses, the ongoing supply chain disruptions, and how long these emergency measures might last. Tune in on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. SG | 10 a.m. IST | 12:30 a.m. ET. Bloomberg digital subscribers and Terminal clients have the exclusive opportunity to ask our team live questions. This conversation will be recorded and be made available to listen and share.