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Sep 12, 2026
EVs and Solar Seen as Hedge Against Oil Shocks and Rising US Power Prices
A drone strike on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline knocked about 5 million barrels a day offline and pushed Brent crude above $104, exposing how little buffer remains in global oil markets. With US electricity prices also up more than 50% since 2020, the piece argues EVs and solar give drivers and homeowners a second option beyond volatile fossil fuels.
Sarah Mitchell