Global shocks have driven a surge in energy policy activity and government spending
News
10 April 2026
New IEA report explores an unprecedented wave of energy policy making, driven by successive shocks over the past five years
A series of global shocks in recent years have triggered an exceptionally active period of energy policy making, sharpening governments’ focus on energy security, resilience and affordability – and driving public spending on energy significantly higher – according to a new IEA report.
