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The 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu was not just another diplomatic gathering. It became a stress test for Southeast Asia’s energy system as leaders confronted the spillover effects of the Middle East conflict, rising oil prices and the strategic risk of disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

The war involving Iran has become far more than a regional security crisis. By disrupting the Strait of Hormuz and destabilizing energy, shipping, and insurance markets, it is now hitting the physical and financial plumbing of global trade.

The main message from the FT Commodities Global Summit in Lausanne was that the market is no longer being shaped by supply and demand alone. Traders, producers and policymakers are now operating in a world defined by geopolitics, sanctions risk, tariffs, de-dollarisation, shifting alliances and increasingly volatile trade routes. Reuters’ coverage from the summit shows a sector that is still profit-driven, but far more cautious about where barrels, cargoes and capital will fl

The Iran war has moved from a geopolitical event to an industrial market shock. In a matter of days, it disrupted oil, gas, fertilizer and petrochemical flows, then pushed the consequences deep into agriculture, manufacturing and global trade. For decision makers, the key issue is no longer whether prices moved. It is how fast the shock cascaded through supply chains, which products were hit first, and how long the disruption may last.

The year 2026 finds the global energy system at a crossroads defined by geopolitical fragmentation, accelerating decarbonization, and persistent market volatility. Major shocks of the early 2020s—most notably the post‑pandemic demand rebound, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the ongoing restructuring of global trade flows—have fundamentally altered the set of assumptions that governed energy markets for decades.

Critical minerals are essential to the energy transition, powering electric vehicles, renewable energy systems and energy storage technologies. Southern Africa holds nearly 30% of the world’s reserves, including cobalt, copper, graphite, lithium, manganese and platinum-group metals, yet attracts less than 10% of global exploration financing. Unlocking this potential is critical to strengthening global supply resilience and driving inclusive growth across the region.