People queue up to refuel their vehicles at a gas station in Chennai on March 12, 2026 as oil price spike caused by the war in the Middle East has sparked exasperation at petrol pumps around Asia, where many economies are heavily dependent on fossil fuel imports. (Photo by R. Satish BABU / AFP via Getty Images)

Members of the South African Church Defenders (SACD) sing and chant during a protest march in Durban on March 12, 2026. The protestors demanded the protection of religious freedom opposing the proposed measures by the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission) to tighten oversight of churches. The demonstration takes place amid an ongoing national debate over the regulation of religious institutions, following allegations that some organisations exploit congregants through questionable financial practices and claims of miracles or faith healing. (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP via Getty Images)

Members of the South African Church Defenders (SACD) hold placards during a protest march in Durban on March 12, 2026. The protestors demanded the protection of religious freedom opposing the proposed measures by the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission) to tighten oversight of churches. The demonstration takes place amid an ongoing national debate over the regulation of religious institutions, following allegations that some organisations exploit congregants through questionable financial practices and claims of miracles or faith healing. (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP via Getty Images)

People queue up to refuel their vehicles at a gas station in Chennai on March 12, 2026 as oil price spike caused by the war in the Middle East has sparked exasperation at petrol pumps around Asia, where many economies are heavily dependent on fossil fuel imports. (Photo by R. Satish BABU / AFP via Getty Images)

Workers stand on top of an oil tanker parked near an oil storage terminal in Karachi on March 12, 2026 as global energy markets face disruptions amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Tanker drivers in Pakistan said they were facing long waits at depots due to a shortage of fuel, as the government played down fears of another rise in prices. (Photo by Rizwan TABASSUM / AFP via Getty Images)

France's Government Spokesperson Maud Bregeon (R) leaves after an intergovernmental meeting with fuel distributors at the French Economy and Finance Ministry in Paris on March 12, 2026. In response to soaring prices at the pump linked to the war in the Middle East, France's Prime minister requested yesterday proposals to protect consumers, while some retailers are already anticipating sharp price drops as early as this week. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP via Getty Images)

France's Trade Minister Serge Papin (C-L) and chief of staff to Serge Papin Francois Bolard (C-R) leave after an intergovernmental meeting with fuel distributors at the French Economy and Finance Ministry in Paris on March 12, 2026. In response to soaring prices at the pump linked to the war in the Middle East, France's Prime minister requested yesterday proposals to protect consumers, while some retailers are already anticipating sharp price drops as early as this week. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP via Getty Images)

President of Mobilians union Francis Pousse speaks to the press after an intergovernmental meeting with fuel distributors at the French Economy and Finance Ministry in Paris on March 12, 2026. In response to soaring prices at the pump linked to the war in the Middle East, France's Prime minister requested yesterday proposals to protect consumers, while some retailers are already anticipating sharp price drops as early as this week. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP via Getty Images)