Iran war energy shock sparks global push to reduce fossil fuel dependence
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-03-19 09:16 UTC+10:00
Section: ENVIRONMENT
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, World News, Environment & Climate, War & Conflict
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The energy shock from the Iran war has policymakers around the globe rethinking ways to reduce long-term dependence on oil and gas imports, with proposals to expand nuclear energy and renewables, grow strategic stockpiles and domestic production, and diversify foreign sources of supply.
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