New Delhi, April 2 -- Governments and airlines across Asia are scrambling to contain the economic fallout from surging fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict, with Malaysia introducing remote work policies for civil servants and Chinese carriers raising fuel surcharges.

The measures come as countries try to manage energy demand amid disruptions caused by the stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz.

Malaysia will implement a work-from-home (WFH) policy from 15 April across ministries, agencies, statutory bodies and government-linked companies, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced, as the country confronts rising fuel costs.

"The cabinet has agreed to the work-from-home policy. It aims to reduce fuel consumption and ensure a stable e...