The crisis in the Mideast may have eased, but its energy legacy is only beginning to take shape. In some regions, such as Europe and China, the conflict has largely reinforced trends, including the shift toward low-carbon electrification and the acceleration of electric vehicle (EV) and solar power deployment. Other regions, such as Southeast Asia, could see sharper adjustments by policymakers and consumers. The strongest legacy may be that low-carbon technology’s role in national security is firmly entrenched across consumer countries, even after fuel prices ease.
Iran Crisis Will Have Lasting Impacts on Asia, Energy Security
The Mideast energy crisis has jolted policy in exposed Asian countries, while cementing the role of low-carbon energy in global energy security.
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