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IEA: Iran Oil Crisis Spurs Renewable Push, Blocks UK Drilling

4/24/2026

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International Energy Agency (IEA) says Iran oil crisis shattered trust in fossil fuels, driving shift toward renewables, nuclear.
IEA director Fatih Birol told Guardian the UK should not pursue Jackdaw Sea fields because they will not improve security or lower prices.
Executive director Tessa Khan warns lobby drowns facts, urges parties to block UK drilling, and says more than 50 governments will meet in Colombia for conference leaving fossil fuels.

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International Energy Agency (IEA) says Iran oil crisis shattered trust in fossil fuels, driving shift toward renewables, nuclear.
IEA director Fatih Birol told Guardian the UK should not pursue Jackdaw Sea fields because they will not improve security or lower prices.
Executive director Tessa Khan warns lobby drowns facts, urges parties to block UK drilling, and says more than 50 governments will meet in Colombia for conference leaving fossil fuels.