The Latest Breaking News from Fatih Birol

Europe May Only Have Six Weeks Of Jet Fuel Left As Iran Conflict Continues To Disrupt Supplies

Continued risks to Middle East fuel shipments are raising fears of flight cuts and wider disruption across Europe's aviation sector.

International Business Times · Apr 16

Europe has six weeks of jet fuel left caused by 'dire strait' crisis, IEA chief warns

Last week, the Airports Council International Europe wrote to the European Commission, saying jet fuel shortages could begin at the start of May if tankers do not start passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews · Apr 16

Energy chief warns Europe could run out of jet fuel in six weeks

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The Independent UK · Apr 16

'The largest energy security threat in history' is about to push oil prices further up, IEA warns

No new energy shipments have been loaded in April, signalling a worsening disruption that could intensify the global energy and economic impact, IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said on Monday.

Euronews · Apr 14

Global energy system will be ‘profoundly transformed’ by Iran war, watchdog says

International Energy Agency chief says current shock driven by Iran’s blockade of Strait of Hormuz will accelerate shift towards renewable and nuclear power

The Independent UK · Apr 8

Oil Whipsaws $30 in 24 Hours as Trump Vows to 'Hit Iran Extremely Hard'

Oil prices swung nearly $30 in 24 hours as Trump's primetime speech vowed to hit Iran 'extremely hard,' reversing ceasefire-driven losses.

International Business Times UK · Apr 2

Trump will address the nation about the Iran war on Wednesday. Here’s what to expect

Oil analysts warn April will be the cruelest month yet for energy prices, and a presidential speech may not be enough to change that.

Fortune · Apr 1

As US readies ground forces in West Asia, India’s ‘stable’ energy claims face a slippery reality

The war in West Asia is nearly a month old, and this morning, there’s news of the United States beginning to deploy airborne troops and Marine units into the region after Iran rejected a ceasefire proposal. This move expands the scope of military action beyond air and naval engagement. These…

Newslaundry · Mar 26

IEA Reveals 10-Point Plan to Ease Oil Costs Amid Middle East Supply Crisis – Here's the List

The IEA's 10-point emergency plan aims to reduce oil demand amid the Middle East conflict's historic supply disruption, potentially lowering prices and impacting commuters and businesses worldwide.

International Business Times UK · Mar 26

Grattan on Friday: Albanese government struggles under the ‘stress test’ posed by Middle East war

Crises “stress test” governments and countries. Memories remain vivid of COVID, which put immense pressures on the Australian economy, the federation and Commonwealth and state budgets.

The Conversation · Mar 26