EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 23 MIN
Is Europe running out of fuel?
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Fuel rationing is being introduced in some European countries over fears of a global energy shortage as the Iran war continues.With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, the final fuel tankers are expected to reach Europe by mid-April.The EU has warned that member states should consider travelling less and working from home to conserve energy with European Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen saying the EU is preparing for a "long-lasting" energy crisis.Some Asian nations are already experiencing energy shortages. A state of national emergency has been declared in the Philippines, while Bangladesh has closed its universities over fears that fuel reserves will soon run out.The aviation industry is also in turmoil, with many flights delayed or grounded due to rising fuel costs.How soon could Europe run out of fuel and what measures may European leaders be forced to implement?Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:Thomas O’DonnellEnergy and Geopolitics StrategistOlga KhakovaNon-resident Fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Centre.Lidia WojtalInternational Programme Lead at Forum EnergiiTo access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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