SINGAPORE, March 5 -- Singapore's energy regulator has cautioned that rising tensions in the Middle East may lead to higher global energy prices, which could in turn affect electricity tariffs locally.

In response to questions from CNA, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) highlighted that about 95 per cent of Singapore's electricity is generated using imported natural gas.

Around 57 per cent of these imports are liquefied natural gas (LNG) sourced from various regions, including the Middle East, while the remaining 43 per cent comes from piped supplies from Malaysia and Indonesia.

EMA said most consumers are shielded from immediate fluctuations as many are on fixed-price retail contracts or pay the regulated tariff set by SP Group and ot...