WHO warns of worst energy crisis since the oil shocks

Key Points

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   The International Energy Agency's chief, Fatih Birol, has warned that the world could face its worst energy crisis since decades due to ongoing conflicts.
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   Birol specifically highlighted a major threat posed by war in the Middle East as driving this unprecedented risk for global economies.
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   He compared current conditions not just individually but stated they are worse than both of these combined: 1970s crises together.
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   'A' (Sydney) Le monde pourrait connaître sa pire crise de l'énergie depuis des décennies en raison de la guerre au Moyen-Orient, avertit lundi Fatih Birol