ASEAN leaders craft contingency plan for Middle East war fallout on fuel and food supplies

Emergency fuel sharing and safer routes for workers are discussed

ASEAN leaders met in Cebu, Philippines to respond to the economic shock from the Iran war. They’re drafting contingency plans to keep fuel and food supply stable, including coordinated emergency fuel sharing and diversifying oil sources. The summit also focuses on protecting more than a million ASEAN citizens working across the Middle East, with safety measures a central part of talks.