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Energy Crisis · Global Economy · Iran War · Jet Fuel
IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol states Europe possesses only "maybe six weeks or so" of jet fuel supplies, warning of imminent flight cancellations due to the Iran war blocking the vital Strait of Hormuz, which fuels global inflation and recession risks.
Birol describes this as "the largest energy crisis we have ever faced," impacting 20% of the world's traded oil. The blockage causes higher petrol, gas, and electricity prices globally, with developing countries suffering most, though no nation is immune.
If the Strait of Hormuz remains closed past May, many countries face significant economic challenges, including slow growth or recession. Birol opposes Iran's "toll booth" system for ships, fearing it sets a dangerous precedent for other crucial waterways like the Malacca Strait.
Over 110 oil-laden tankers and 15 LNG carriers are currently waiting in the Persian Gulf. Even with a peace deal, war damage to over 80 key energy assets, with more than one-third severely damaged, means restoring pre-conflict production levels will take up to two years.
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