How fossil fuel disruptions lead to booms in solar and batteries
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-03-06 13:35 UTC+10:00
Section: ENVIRONMENT
Factuality Score: 92
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Transport, Middle East, Europe, Military & Defence, Energy, Economy & Finance, Business & Economy, Environment & Climate, War & Conflict
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The war in the Middle East has roiled oil and gas markets. Under a severe scenario, with more strikes on energy infrastructure, Bloomberg Economics estimates that crude could reach $108 a barrel, adding a significant boost to inflation and even pushing some European economies to the brink of recession.
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