economy
Oil loss reaches 14 million barrels per day
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TL;DR
- A loss of 14 million barrels of oil per day has occurred due to the war in Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
- This daily loss is higher than all previous energy crises in history.
- The lost volume represents approximately 13.5% of the global average consumption estimated for this year.
- The IEA is undertaking diplomatic efforts to encourage other producers to increase their output.
- Measures to reduce consumption, such as boosting public transport, lowering speed limits, and facilitating remote work, are being recommended.
- The IEA warns that delayed reactions will lead to more drastic and painful measures.
- Some Asian countries are already implementing energy-saving measures, while a similar awareness seems lacking in Europe.
- The IEA emphasizes that the oil and gas market is a single entity, and the crisis is affecting all countries, despite Asia's greater dependence on Persian Gulf supplies.