
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - APRIL 24: Workers clean air conditioners at a roadside shop on April 24, 2026 in Manila, Philippines. As the energy crisis brought about by the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran disrupts global oil supplies and drives up electricity costs, residents in Manila face difficult choices during the hot season, with air conditioning becoming both a necessity and a growing financial burden. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)

