What in the World How the Iran war is impacting other places like Dubai
Mar 25, 2026
Azadeh Moshiri, BBC Dubai correspondent who covers local life and security in the UAE. Nick Marsh, Asia business correspondent who tracks energy and economic trends. They discuss how the Iran war is reshaping Dubai’s image, local safety and tourism. They also cover rising fuel prices, regional economic effects and shifting security alignments.
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Strait Of Hormuz Disruption Sent Oil Prices Soaring
- Cutting off the Strait of Hormuz has a direct global economic ripple by slashing one-fifth of oil supply.
- BBC reports that blocking the strait sent fuel prices soaring and forced many countries to declare energy measures.
Asia Faced Immediate Fuel And Supply Shocks
- Asian economies faced acute fuel and gas shortages as a direct consequence of the war.
- Nick Marsh lists Philippines' national energy emergency, Vietnam 50% gas rise, India cooking gas shortage and flights halted in Myanmar.
Nigerian Student Describes Living Cost Squeeze
- Lavina from Nigeria describes how rising fuel costs are felt domestically across transport and food systems.
- She highlights fear that prices keep rising while salaries stay the same, worsening cost-of-living pressure.