Iran war is two 70s oil crises and Ukraine gas crisis in one go! Says IEA chief Birol. I am missing from politics the strong push now to be more independent: massively save energy, pursue electrification and expand renewables. Fossil fuel addiction is a risk to our society.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/23/iran-war-energy-crisis-1970s-oil-shocks-fatih-birol-iea

Iran war energy crisis equal to 70s twin oil shocks and fallout from Ukraine war, says IEA chief

Fatih Birol says effect on energy markets of Iran bombings and closure of Hormuz strait not initially understood by world leaders

The Guardian
@niklashoehne every major problem has a silver lining: a real chance for change. Let's hope, reason comes to politics and we all become renewable, independent from the chains of fossil fuels.