‘My children did not attack Iran’: 2bn South Asians suffer from distant war
Summary
Nearly two billion people in South Asia, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal, are feeling effects from a war involving Iran. The conflict has disrupted oil and gas supplies from Gulf countries, raising fuel and living costs across the region, especially affecting poor families.Key Facts
- India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal together have about 2 billion people, around 23% of the world’s population.
- South Asia relies heavily on energy imports, especially from Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait.
- India imports about 85% of its crude oil and gets natural gas from Qatar and other countries.
- Pakistan depends mostly on imported crude oil and LNG from Gulf countries and Qatar.
- Bangladesh produces some natural gas but increasingly needs to import LNG from Qatar and refined petroleum products.
- Nepal does not import oil or gas directly from the Gulf but depends on India for these supplies.
- Rising fuel prices have caused hardships for many, including making food, electricity, and education less affordable.
- People like Sajida Jibran in Pakistan are facing tough choices, such as cutting children’s school fees to pay for food and bills.
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