Diesel Spike Spreads: Transport and logistics costs surge 15%+ across Southeast Asia by May 5

62%

probability · 62% confidence · 36 days

Philippines transport strike triggered by diesel surge; India energy crisis forcing business closures; regional fuel scarcity documented across multiple alerts. These are not isolated incidents—they signal commodity supply tightening and demand surge in SE Asia. Oil markets remain elevated (Brent at $105.32), and regional logistics depend on diesel availability. This cascades through food, manufacturing, and service costs within 30-45 days.

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