"Work from home and limit flights", urges IEA, as fuel crisis deepens

国际能源署呼吁:“居家办公,限制航班”,随着燃料危机加剧

World Business Report

2026-03-21

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The International Energy Agency wants people to cut their energy consumption. The IEA warned that the impact from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz would “become more and more severe”. And the South Korean boyband BTS are back after an interruption for its members to do national service. They've also released a new album and announced a world tour.
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  • And we begin with the International Energy Agency's call on governments to do what they can

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