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IEA Warns 2026 Energy Crisis Amid Middle East Conflicts

4/15/2026

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The International Energy Agency warns April 2026 could be worse than March for the global energy sector due to ongoing Middle East conflicts.
IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol calls disruptions in oil supply "the biggest energy crisis in history."
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) downgraded its global growth outlook and warned of a recession if oil stays high, with scenarios from 3.1% to 2.0%.

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The International Energy Agency warns April 2026 could be worse than March for the global energy sector due to ongoing Middle East conflicts.
IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol calls disruptions in oil supply "the biggest energy crisis in history."
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) downgraded its global growth outlook and warned of a recession if oil stays high, with scenarios from 3.1% to 2.0%.