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fragile philippines battered oil shock iran war hits asia

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The Philippines, a net oil importer, faces severe economic strain from the Iran war oil shock. Over 90% of its oil imports come from the Middle East, making it highly vulnerable to supply disruptions and price spikes. The channel is input_cost (oil) leading to higher inflation and slower growth. Impact is country-specific (Philippines) but reflects broader EM vulnerability.

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  • Philippines GDP growth slowed to 2.8% in last quarter, weakest since 2009.
  • Inflation surged to highest in three years.
  • Philippines imports over 90% of oil from the Middle East.
  • Iran war causing oil shock.
  • Projected GDP growth of 4.4% for the year.
Sector verdictCOMMODITY_OILUpmagnitude 5/3 · confidence 3/5

Brent crude jumps 5-7% on Iran war supply disruption fears.

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