Even If The Iran War Ends, The Next Fossil Fuel Shock Is Already On Its Way

18 Jul 2026 | Abstracted from Al Jazeera

Mads Flarup Christensen argues that global fossil fuel dependence creates "fossilflation," exposing economies to geopolitical volatility like the US-Israel war on Iran. This vulnerability drives global energy, food, and transport costs higher. Christensen critiques how fossil fuel companies profit from these crises and argues that a transition to decentralized renewable energy is essential for long-term economic security and resilience.

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