Some countries across Asia have announced measures to deal with the impact of soaring global energy costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran, including capping petrol prices.
On Monday, crude oil surged above $100 a barrel on concerns about potential shortages due to prolonged disruption to Middle East energy supplies.
At the weekend, Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei as its new Supreme Leader - a sign that hardliners remain in charge of the country - while some Gulf countries halted oil production and there were fresh airstrikes in the region.
East Asian nations have been hit especially hard by the conflict due to their reliance on energy that comes through the key Strait of Hormuz sea route.
Authorities in South Korea and Thailand said they would set limits on fuel prices.
