European authorities are urging citizens to work from home, use cars and planes less, and the bloc's members to urgently deploy renewable energy sources. Against this backdrop, official Brussels is warning of a long-term energy crisis due to the war in the Middle East.
Points of attention
- Recommendations from the International Energy Agency, including working from home and promoting sustainable transportation options, are crucial for mitigating the impacts of the energy crisis.
- The global economic repercussions of the energy crisis could surpass historical events like the 1970s oil shock, underscoring the urgency for collective action and energy conservation efforts.
The EU is facing a serious energy crisis
A loud warning on this issue was sounded by Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen.
According to the latter, everything that is happening now can be compared to the first days of the coronavirus pandemic.
He also stressed that the European Union is faced with "a very serious situation" that could drag on for a long time.
"Even if peace came tomorrow, we still wouldn't be back to normal in the foreseeable future. The more you can do to save oil, especially diesel and jet fuel, the better for us," said Dan Jorgensen.
In light of recent events, especially in the Middle East, the European Commissioner asked member states to follow the recommendations of the International Energy Agency.
What is important to understand, first of all, is:
work from home, if possible;
reducing the speed limit on highways by 10 kilometers per hour;
encouraging the use of public transport;
shared car trips.
