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Coverage dated September 29, 2026

EU nations seek energy alternatives after spending over $113 billion extra since Iran war began

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BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union nations have spent over an extra 100 billion euros ($113.5 billion) on energy imports since the outbreak of the Iran war, pushing politicians to seek alternatives to fossil fuels as prices skyrocket.

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    EU nations seek energy alternatives after spending over $113 billion extra since Iran war began (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union nations have spent over an extra 100 billion euros ($113.5 billion) on energy imports since the outbreak of the Iran war, pushing politicians to seek alternatives to fossil fuels as prices skyrocket.

  2. Fortune

    Europe paid $113.5 billion more for energy since the Iran war, and gained not one extra barrel (opens Fortune)

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    The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has driven up fuel costs and intensified calls for Europe to rely less on imported fossil fuels

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