The Big Story: How will Singapore’s special committee tackle supply and food price impacts of the Middle East conflict?

The ongoing Middle East conflict is sending shockwaves through global energy markets, and Singapore is feeling the heat. Fuel prices are climbing, food costs are rising, and businesses are bracing for ripple effects. On The Big Story, Debbie Yong speaks with Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law at Singapore Management University, about Singapore’s response. We unpack the newly formed Homefront Crisis Ministerial Committee, what it aims to tackle, why the government has taken a measured approach on energy use, and how households and businesses might be supported. How effective will the HCMC be? Could households and businesses face tougher choices ahead? And what signals should we watch to know whether Singapore is truly prepared for future energy challenges?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.