A recent report published by the Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore indicates that 44.6 percent of surveyed individuals consider escalating energy prices and the cost of living to be their primary worry. This finding forms part of the Climate Outlook Survey 2026. Data from the institute shows a decline in this specific anxiety compared to previous years. In the 2024 survey, 52.4 percent of participants identified rising living costs and energy prices as their main concern, marking a decrease in the latest findings. The 2026 research gathered responses from 3,706 participants residing across 11 member states in Southeast Asia. Institute researchers noted that recent geopolitical events and ongoing energy crises have influenced overall energy supplies in the region.
Living costs and energy prices top Southeast Asia survey concerns
The Yusof Ishak Institute report reveals that 44.6 percent of respondents flagged rising expenses.
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- Yusof Ishak Institute published the Climate Outlook Survey 2026 report from Singapore.
- A total of 3,706 participants from 11 member states took part in the research.
- Primary concerns dropped from 52.4 percent in 2024 down to 44.6 percent in 2026.
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