KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — The ripple effects of higher oil prices on Asia Pacific (Apac) economies and globally are expected to be felt if the current development of Middle East tension is not defused soon, said a research house.

SYDNEY, Sept 25 — Australian airline Qantas on Monday said it expects its fuel bill for first-half of the fiscal year 2024 to increase by about $200 million Australian (US$128.5 million) due to higher oil prices and a lower Australian dollar, reported dpa news agency.