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Video. IEA urges swift cuts in oil demand, encourages remote work

Updated: 20/03/2026 - 15:50 GMT+1

As the war in the oil-rich Middle East keeps escalating, the International Energy Agency is calling on governments to take measures to reduce oil demand by pushing remote working, reducing speed limits and encouraging a shift towards public transport.

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