Trump promotes fossil fuels against global energy trends as the war status with Iran affects global oil supply.
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Trump promotes fossil fuels against global energy trends as the war status with Iran affects global oil supply.
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- Trump's views on fossil fuels and energy policy were discussed, alongside mentions of his attacks on Iran.Sub-event
Trump promotes fossil fuels while Iran conflict impacts global oil supply.1 source
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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International Energy Agency
autonomous intergovernmental organisation
- Global oil market dynamics are being shaped by divergent views on demand forecasts, US policy shifts under the Trump administration, slower EV uptake in Europe, and major export cuts from Gulf producers due to the Iran war.
- IEA forecasts a global increase in coal demand, noting that rising natural gas prices are boosting coal usage.
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