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EU states' emergency energy measures risk undermining renewables support

By Louis de Briant ( April 7, 2026, 14:59 GMT | Comment) -- EU countries are adopting a patchwork of measures to counter energy price spikes driven by the war in Iran, including tax cuts and fuel subsidies. Analysts warn these interventions risk weakening price signals needed to support investment in renewables, even as the crisis could offer an opportunity to reduce fossil fuel dependencies. Supply risks persist for diesel and jet fuel, with potential tensions in LNG markets.Emergency subsidies to offset European oil and gas price rises caused by the Iran war are raising concerns that the EU could revive an over-reliance on fossil fuels and harm its long-term renewables strategy....

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