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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anton L. Delgado and Aniruddha Ghosal

Iran war pushes importers into energy triage as they conserve power and curb soaring prices

Iran Energy Triage - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

The escalating war with Iran is pushing parts of the world into energy triage, forcing governments to choose where to cut demand or absorb costs, while prioritizing dwindling supplies.

Asia is the most exposed since it relies heavily on imported fuel, much of it shipped through the now-blockedStrait of Hormuz. The narrow passage offshore from Iran is the main route for shipping a fifth of global trade in crude oil and liquified natural gas.

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