The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz after the US and Israel began their war with Iran in late February has sent shockwaves across the globe.
Oil prices have soared and stock markets have wobbled as the world waits to see when Iran will allow the key waterway - through which about 20% of all oil passes - to reopen.
At the moment, only a handful of ships make it through the strait each day. Meanwhile, the attacks on energy infrastructure in the region have only served to push prices higher.
Arguably, nowhere has felt it more than Asia: nearly 90% of the oil and gas passing through the strait is bound for Asian countries. And already, the strain is being felt.
Governments have ordered employees to work from home, cut the working week, declared national holidays, and closed universities early in order to conserve their supplies.
Even China - which is thought to have reserves equivalent to three months of imports - is making adjustments, limiting a fuel price hike as citizens face a 20% jump in price.
The war may be thousands of miles away - but people across Asia have shared very real, everyday impacts on their lives.
Philippines
On Tuesday, the Philippines declared a national emergency in light of the conflict and the resulting imminent danger posed upon the availability and stability of the country's energy supply.
The impact here of a war more than 7,000km (4,300 miles) away is being felt strongly - with the country's jeepney drivers among the worst affected. Carlos Bragal Jr has seen his daily wage drop from 1,000 to 1,200 pesos ($16.60 to $19.92) for a 12-hour shift to just 200 to 500 pesos.
Drivers like him were already facing a slew of issues - including excise tax and a suspended fare hike - but the recent soaring prices mean some of his colleagues make nothing. If this continues, it will definitely kill us and our family, he lamented.
Thailand
In Thailand, news presenters have adopted measures to save energy amid the fuel crisis. Sirima Songklin, a presenter, noted how their decision to remove blazers on air was an effort to raise awareness about energy conservation in the face of rising costs.
The order for people to keep air conditioning to certain temperatures and the encouragement for governmental agencies to work from home reflect serious attempts to address the fuel shortage.
Sri Lanka
The irony of the current crisis is not lost on Dimuthu, who lives in Colombo. Having recently emerged from a financial crisis, he notes that while the country has money now, there is no fuel to buy.
Fuel rationing and a series of belt-tightening measures have been implemented to manage resources effectively, yet citizens report difficulties in fulfilling daily needs due to long queues at petrol stations.
India
In India, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led to serious impacts as the country imports a significant percentage of its LPG from the region. Migrant workers are particularly distressed with reports of severe shortages leading to work cancellations in industries reliant on gas.
These broad regional implications highlight the interconnectedness of global energy systems and how conflicts far from home can effectively disrupt daily life, making everyday living increasingly challenging for millions across Asia.
