EU tells members to prepare for 'prolonged disruption' to fuel prices from Iran war

Europe's heavy reliance on imported fuel means the continent is very exposed to the Middle East conflict's impact on ​global energy prices

Europe's heavy reliance on imported fuel means the continent is very exposed to the Middle East conflict's impact on ​global energy prices. Picture: Larry Cummins

European Union governments should prepare for a "prolonged disruption" to energy markets as a result of the Iran war, the bloc's energy ​chief has told countries' ministers ahead of an emergency ​meeting on Tuesday.

In a letter to energy ministers, dated ⁠March 30 and seen by Reuters, EU Energy Commissioner ​Dan Jorgensen said governments were "encouraged to make timely preparations in ​anticipation of a potentially prolonged disruption".