Energy prices, cost of living top ASEAN energy transition concerns
A 2026 survey by the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute indicates that rising energy prices and cost-of-living concerns remain the primary obstacles to the energy transition in Southeast Asia. While concerns over costs have slightly decreased since 2024, worries regarding energy shortages have risen.
Why it matters
Understanding public sentiment toward energy costs is essential for policymakers attempting to balance climate goals with economic stability in ASEAN nations.
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Rising energy prices and the cost of living remain the biggest concerns in Southeast Asia regarding the transition to renewable energy and the phase-down of fossil fuels, a regional survey revealed on Thursday.
Commuters drive past commercial and residential buildings during the early evening rush hour traffic in Bangkok, Thailand, September 4, 2026. /VCG
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