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The Senate's probe into the government's response to the Middle East crisis is targeting oil companies for potential profiteering as fuel prices rise sharply. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian voiced concerns over firms selling old fuel stocks at elevated prices. Sen. Bam Aquino called for a price freeze on essential goods.

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said grounding airplanes is a distinct possibility amid soaring oil prices caused by the Iran-Israel war. In an exclusive Bloomberg interview, he cited scarcity of crude oil supplies and longer refining times. Inflation in the Philippines is expected to rise due to the ongoing fuel crisis.

State company Habanos S.A. announced the suspension of the 26th Habano Cigar Festival, scheduled for February 24–27, without setting a new date. The decision comes amid the island's worst energy crisis in decades, featuring severe fuel rationing and economic collapse. The company stated the move aims to preserve the event's quality standards.

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Cuba is grappling with an acute economic crisis reminiscent of the 1990s 'Special Period,' marked by fuel shortages and paralyzed transportation. Authorities and social media voices are invoking the ghost of the 'zero option,' where imports could drop to zero. Government measures focus on medium- and long-term solutions, while the immediate situation remains uncertain.

Due to a severe fuel shortage worsened by the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, Cuban hospitals have halted surgeries and outpatient transport, while some hotels are closing. President Miguel Díaz-Canel acknowledged difficult times but promised creative resistance. The United Nations warns of a potential humanitarian collapse.

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Örebro Hockey suffered a crushing 0-3 home loss to Färjestad, leaving the team just on goal difference from the relegation playoffs with eleven matches remaining. Captain Glenn Gustafsson urges focus on securing their own points, while coach Niklas Eriksson faces intense scrutiny. Sport chief Henrik Löwdahl acknowledges shared responsibility in the crisis.