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IEA Warns U.S.-Israel War Could Spark Energy Crisis

3/25/2026

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The International Energy Agency warns the energy crisis from the U.S.-Israel war on Iran is unprecedented, likening it to the 1970s oil shocks.
Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency, notes Gulf energy asset damage and losses of 11 million barrels per day.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will lead an emergency United Kingdom meeting as inflation is expected to rise to 5%.

History

Historical Context

The 1973 Oil Crisis began when the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) imposed an embargo against nations supporting Israel during the Yom Kippur War, leading to a 400% surge in oil prices. This crisis reshaped global energy policies and economic strategies, echoing in today's energy challenges, particularly amid geopolitical tensions that have resulted in significant oil production losses.

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Story summary

The International Energy Agency warns the energy crisis from the U.S.-Israel war on Iran is unprecedented, likening it to the 1970s oil shocks.
Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency, notes Gulf energy asset damage and losses of 11 million barrels per day.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will lead an emergency United Kingdom meeting as inflation is expected to rise to 5%.

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