"We are facing the greatest global energy security threat in history"

“The war in the Middle East is creating a major energy crisis, including the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market. In the absence of a swift resolution, the impacts on energy markets and economies are set to become more and more severe,” said IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol."

"Reduce demand:

1. Work from home where possible
Displaces oil use from commuting, particularly where jobs are suitable for remote work.

2. Reduce highway speed limits by at least 10 km/h
Lower speeds reduce fuel use for passenger cars, vans and trucks.

3. Encourage public transport
A shift from private cars to buses and trains can quickly reduce oil demand.

4. Alternate private car access to roads in large cities on different days
Number-plate rotation schemes can reduce congestion and fuel-intensive driving.

5. Increase car sharing and adopt efficient driving practices
Higher car occupancy and eco-driving can lower fuel consumption quickly.

6. Efficient driving for road commercial vehicles and delivery of goods
Better driving practices, vehicle maintenance and load optimisation can cut diesel use.

7. Divert LPG use from transport
Shifting bi-fuel and converted vehicles from LPG to gasoline can preserve LPG for cooking and other essential needs.

8. Avoid air travel where alternative options exist
Reducing business flights can quickly ease pressure on jet fuel markets.

9. Where possible, switch to other modern cooking solutions
Encouraging electric cooking and other modern options can reduce reliance on LPG.

10. Leverage flexibility with petrochemical feedstocks and implement short-term efficiency and maintenance measures "
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https://www.iea.org/news/new-iea-report-highlights-options-to-ease-oil-price-pressures-on-consumers-in-response-to-middle-east-supply-disruptions

What energy crisis? It seems Bellingen motorists haven't heard the news yet.

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Largely Unregulated Petrochemical Barge Industry Is Taking Over a Texas River

https://murica.website/2025/12/largely-unregulated-petrochemical-barge-industry-is-taking-over-a-texas-river/

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7 Natural, Homemade Alternatives to #FabricSoftener

"Fabric softeners might make our clothes feel cozy and fresh, but that comes at a cost. They contain harmful #petrochemicals that don't biodegrade easily and come packaged in single-use plastic.

‍These chemicals build up on your clothes over time, reducing fabric absorbency, which makes it harder to get them clean over time. Plus, traditional fabric softener can damage washing machines or compromise the flame-retardant properties of safety wear.

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https://www.thecommons.earth/blog/7-natural-homemade-alternatives-to-fabric-softener

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⚗️ Algorithms reveal how propane becomes propylene for everyday products

https://phys.org/news/2025-11-algorithms-reveal-propane-propylene-everyday.html

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