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In a renewable world, an Iran-Israel crisis would weigh less on global economy

In a global economy powered mainly by renewables, military escalation in the Middle East would disrupt global markets less. The automatic link between Gulf instability and worldwide inflation would weaken significantly.

In a renewable world, an Iran-Israel crisis would weigh less on global economy

CountriesÉtats-Unis, Israël, Iran
ThemePolitique & Géopolitique, Sécurité énergétique

In today's global economy, roughly 80% of primary energy still comes from fossil fuels. The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran illustrates the structural vulnerability of this model. A threat to the Strait of Hormuz, through which some 20% of globally traded oil passes, is enough to drive energy prices up and trigger inflationary expectations worldwide. This mechanism was again triggered during the recent escalation between the three parties.

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