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Gas prices are displayed at a patrol station in Munich, Germany, Saturday, 4 April 2026.

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Video. Why Europe’s energy prices could stay high even if the Iran war ends

Updated: 09/04/2026 - 8:22 GMT+2

Energy prices in Europe could stay high for a while, even though the region doesn’t rely heavily on the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what’s behind it.

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