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Middle East war pushes countries to speed up energy transition

Surging oil prices tied to conflict in the Middle East are prompting faster action to curb reliance on fossil fuels.

Published Apr 21, 2026, 10:25 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Painful surges in oil prices are spurring countries to quickly rethink how to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Shortage risks from the war in the Middle East are growing by the day, increasing urgency to shift toward alternative energy sources.