Asia heat waves spell double trouble for economies hit by oil
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-05-08 10:21 UTC+10:00
Section: ENVIRONMENT
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Energy, Economy & Finance, Weather, India, Food & Agriculture, Business & Economy, Environment & Climate, Asia Pacific
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Asia is grappling with a new threat to inflation on top of an oil shock as a looming El Nino brings soaring temperatures and dry weather to countries from India to New Zealand, driving up food costs.
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