Middle East Oil Shock: Gold slid while crude jumped as US-Iran strikes and Hormuz uncertainty kept energy markets jumpy, with Asia stocks riding AI gains even as bullion weakened. Southeast Asia Fuel Relief: The Philippines cut diesel, gasoline and kerosene after weeks of hikes, but LPG rose—showing how the Iran-linked squeeze is easing unevenly. India Jet Fuel Watch: India kept domestic ATF prices unchanged in June, while international jet fuel was cut 27%, offering airlines some cost breathing room. India Energy Costs: OMCs face under-recoveries of Rs 650 per LPG cylinder and Rs 30 per litre on domestic ATF, with the government continuing compensation. Regional Power Diplomacy: Qatar’s energy minister met China’s National Energy Administration chief on cooperation. Central Asia Green Corridors: At Baku Energy Week, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan pushed renewable and grid connectivity plans, including the Central Asia–Azerbaijan Green Energy Corridor, with feasibility work and financing support highlighted. Rooftop Solar Boom (Philippines): Ember says Chinese panels are driving a rooftop surge, making the Philippines a major export destination as households chase lower power bills. Energy Transition Tech: China’s auto parts makers are pivoting to robotics as margins tighten, reflecting the next phase of electrification into intelligence. Energy Security & Trade: India-US interim trade talks advanced, while India-Oman CEPA came into force—both tied to broader resilience amid West Asia risks.