The ⁠energy shock from the Iran war has policymakers around the globe rethinking ways to reduce long-term dependence on oil and gas imports. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/03/19/energy/iran-war-fossil-fuel-dependence/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #energy #oil #us #donaldtrump #middleeast #iran #fossilfuels #saudiarabia #straitofhormuz
Iran war energy shock sparks global push to reduce fossil fuel dependence

Ideas include expanding nuclear energy and renewables, growing strategic stockpiles and domestic production, and diversifying foreign sources of supply.

The Japan Times