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Coverage dated March 22, 2026

Mideast war threatens energy crisis worse than 1970s oil shocks

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The world faces an energy crisis worse than both 1970s oil shocks combined if the Middle East war drags on, the head of the International Energy Agency

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  1. The Guardian

    Iran war energy crisis equal to 70s twin oil shocks and Ukraine invasion fallout, says IEA chief | First Thing (opens The Guardian)

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    Fatih Birol says effects on energy markets not initially understood by world leaders. Plus, feminist magazine reclaims Charlie Kirk-style campus tours

  2. CNN

    War threats lift oil prices. Global energy body says Iran shock tops 1970s oil crises (opens CNN)

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    Oil prices rose Monday after the United States and Iran threatened fresh attacks on energy facilities in the Middle East, including power plants, signaling that the conflict may yet escalate.

  3. Al Jazeera

    World in energy crisis worse than 1970s’ oil shocks combined, IEA head says (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Energy crunch prompted by Iran war poses ‘major threat’ to global economy, Fatih Birol says.

  4. Digital Journal

    Mideast war threatens energy crisis worse than 1970s oil shocks (opens Digital Journal)

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    The world faces an energy crisis worse than both 1970s oil shocks combined if the Middle East war drags on, the head of the International Energy Agency

  5. The Guardian

    Iran war energy crisis equal to 70s twin oil shocks and fallout from Ukraine war, says IEA chief (opens The Guardian)

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    Fatih Birol says effect on energy markets of Iran bombings and closure of Hormuz strait not initially understood by world leaders

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