Iran Conflict Set to Hit Petrol Drivers 5 Times Harder than EV Drivers — Analysis

March 18, 2026 at 3:49 AM
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<p>As EU Environment Ministers meet to discuss electric vehicle targets, new research shows EVs are the best way to protect drivers from oil shocks. The EU spent €67 bn on oil imports for cars last year Accelerating the roll-out of EVs would cut oil imports by €45bn over the next ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/17/iran-conflict-set-to-hit-petrol-drivers-5-times-harder-than-ev-drivers-analysis/">Iran Conflict Set to Hit Petrol Drivers 5 Times Harder than EV Drivers — Analysis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>As EU Environment Ministers meet to discuss electric vehicle targets, new research shows EVs are the best way to protect drivers from oil shocks. The EU spent €67 bn on oil imports for cars last year Accelerating the roll-out of EVs would cut oil imports by €45bn over the next ... [continued]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/17/iran-conflict-set-to-hit-petrol-drivers-5-times-harder-than-ev-drivers-analysis/">Iran Conflict Set to Hit Petrol Drivers 5 Times Harder than EV Drivers — Analysis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

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