“How AI can help South Asian nations manage global energy shocks”, First Post, March 28, 2026
“The escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel represents a “global energy stress test” with profound implications for international fuel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) security. At the heart of this vulnerability is the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime chokepoint responsible for the passage of approximately 20 per cent of the world’s oil and gas supply. Disruptions in this region trigger immediate global shockwaves, including price spikes exceeding $100 per barrel, supply chain halts, and domestic economic instability.
For importing nations, particularly in South Asia, traditional reactive management is no longer sufficient. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into national crisis management systems is now a strategic imperative. AI facilitates resilience through predictive modelling, global risk monitoring, and optimised resource allocation, transforming fuel crisis management from a localised operational response into a globally aware, proactive security strategy.
The Strait of Hormuz: A Critical Energy Chokepoint
The ongoing Iran-US-Israel conflict centres geographically and strategically on the Strait of Hormuz. The security of this narrow route is paramount to global energy stability due to the following factors……”
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