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The European Commission is urging member states to reduce oil and gas usage, particularly in transportation, due to potential long-term supply disruptions from the Iran war in the Persian Gulf. EU energy chief Dan Jørgensen warned of price hikes turning into shortages, with an emergency meeting scheduled for Tuesday to discuss responses. The transport sector is most affected, relying on the Gulf for over forty percent of jet fuel and diesel imports, with limited refining options. While no drastic measures like the nineteen seventies oil shocks are being considered, ideas such as remote work, slower highway speeds, and increased biofuels are being discussed. Jørgensen is advocating for voluntary savings, better border monitoring, delayed non-essential refinery fixes, and biofuel production to maintain smooth operations.

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