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Singapore faces risk of slower growth, higher inflation as Middle East conflict drags on: DPM Gan​

Ovais Subhani
Updated Tue, 7 April 2026 at 1:56 PM SGT
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Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said the Ministry of Trade and Industry will monitor economic developments closely and update its gross domestic product forecast in May.
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SINGAPORE – Singapore’s economic growth in the coming quarters is likely to be affected by the ongoing Middle East conflict, and inflation is expected to be higher than earlier estimated, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said on April 7.

He told Parliament that the impact of supply disruptions and higher prices of energy as well as raw materials will cascade through the economy, pushing up business and transport costs and consumer prices.

This will in turn dampen demand and slow down economic growth worldwide.

 

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Singapore's public sector to reduce electricity consumption at government facilities amid Middle East crisis​

Energy-saving measures include setting air-conditioning temperatures to 25°C or higher and turning off non-essential equipment and appliances when not in use.

A Singapore flag in Singapore. (File photo: AFP/Roslan Rahman)


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SINGAPORE: Singapore's public sector will take steps to reduce electricity consumption across government facilities to boost energy resilience amid the Middle East conflict, which has affected global fuel supply chains.

All ministries, organs of state and statutory boards have been directed to adopt energy conservation measures where possible, while balancing operational needs, the Ministry of Sustainability and Environment (MSE) and the National Environment Agency (NEA) said in a joint media release on Wednesday (Apr 8).

These include immediate measures such as setting air-conditioning temperatures to 25°C or higher, managing the operating hours of air-conditioning, lighting and lifts, as well as unplugging or turning off non-essential equipment and appliances when not in use.

"Agencies will also accelerate the installation of energy-efficient systems such as LED lighting and smart sensors and replace electrical equipment with more energy-efficient alternatives, such as those with the highest tick ratings," said MSE and NEA.

Public officers are also advised to practise energy conservation habits.

These measures "demonstrate the government's commitment to lead by example in national energy conservation efforts", said MSE and NEA.