Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), recently issued a stark warning about a potential unprecedented global energy crisis. Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia, on March 23, 2026, Birol underscored that ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could precipitate the most severe energy crisis the world has experienced in decades.
Middle East War: World Could Face Worst Energy Crisis in Decades, Warns IEA Head
By Rupert Blackwood
Investigative journalist based in Sheffield, focusing on technology's impact on society. Rupert specializes in cybercrime's effect on communities, from online fraud targeting elderly residents to cryptocurrency scams. His reporting examines social media manipulation, digital surveillance, and how criminal networks operate in cyberspace. With expertise in computer systems, he connects technical complexity with real-world consequences for ordinary people