IEA chief warns energy is becoming a geopolitical weapon

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IEA chief warns energy is becoming a geopolitical weapon. (2026, October 22). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/22/aje-onl-nf_iea-warns-energy-becoming-a-geopolitical-weapon-221026?traffic_source=rss

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Dr. Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, warned in an interview with Al Jazeera that energy is increasingly being used as a geopolitical tool. Birol specifically highlighted the risk of higher gas prices facing Europe this winter and criticized governments for not adequately diversifying their energy sources.

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Dr. Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), has warned that energy is increasingly being used as a geopolitical weapon. In an interview with Al Jazeera on October 22, 2026, he highlighted that Europe faces the risk of higher gas prices this winter due to its dependence on certain suppliers. Birol also criticized governments for not adequately diversifying their energy supplies, emphasizing the need for more resilient and flexible strategies in energy management.

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