reliant

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Major economies in Asia, including Japan and South Korea, have been particuarly impacted by the disruptions as they are heavily reliant on energy from the Middle East.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The global economy is far larger, more diversified and less reliant on energy as an input versus 20 years ago, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Well, there’s an energy price spike domestically and a severe one for countries more reliant on oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Pakistan is heavily reliant on such oil and gas, and had earlier raised prices by 20 percent on March 6, about a week into the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Here are the top five “uncertainty avoidance” countries, according to Hofstede’s database—that is, the countries most reliant on rules and plans and most likely to stick to procedure regardless of circumstances.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell