The war in Iran is fueling currency crises in energy-importing countries, underscoring the need to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles and renewable energy to shield economies from fossil-fuel shocks. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/05/18/world/energy-crisis-becomes-currency-crisis/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #oil #energy #iran #us #straitofhormuz #forexegypt #philippines #southkorea #thailand #brazil #kazakhstan #nigeria #us #india #indonesia