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EU Faces Historic Oil Supply Crisis Amid Iran War

4/1/2026

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  • The European Union faces its largest oil supply disruption in history due to the ongoing war in Iran, according to energy expert Francesco Sassi.
  • In an interview with FRANCE 24, Sassi warned that governments may act unilaterally, such as subsidizing energy consumption, to secure supplies.
  • This could raise costs for natural gas and oil across Europe.
  • The situation raises concerns about the region's economic impact as governments respond.