The Expat Edge

Oil at $141: The Price Shock Hitting Expats Across Southeast Asia

Oil at $141: The Price Shock Hitting Expats Across Southeast Asia

Published on: 04/04/2026

Brent crude hit $141/barrel, the highest since 2008. Here's how the oil price shock is hitting expat living costs across Southeast Asia in 2026.

Petrol Prices in Southeast Asia: How Middle East Conflict Hits Expats

Petrol Prices in Southeast Asia: How Middle East Conflict Hits Expats

Published on: 01/04/2026

The Hormuz Strait closure is pushing oil past $110.