Dr. Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, warns that energy is becoming a geopolitical weapon, potentially leading to higher gas prices in Europe this winter and criticizing governments for failing to diversify energy supplies.
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IEA chief warns energy is becoming a geopolitical weapon
Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, warns that energy is becoming a geopolitical weapon. He tells Al Jazeera that Europe risks higher gas prices this winter, and criticises governments for failing to diversify energy supplies.
Published On 22 Oct 2026
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