The fuel crisis impact on the Philippines' poorest | ABC NEWS

As the global energy crisis deepens as a result of the Iran war, oil-importing nations in South-East Asia are facing escalating economic pain.

The Philippines is at the frontline of the crisis, now declaring a national energy emergency.

There are fears sky-rocketing fuel prices is feeding economy-wide inflation, raising the cost of food for the country's poorest.

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