Europe could face Iran war fuel rationing by April, warns Shell boss

The Guardian - World News Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondentMarch 25, 2026 at 11:40 AM

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Shell's CEO, Wael Sawan, warned that Europe could face fuel rationing by April if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to ongoing conflict. Speaking at an energy conference in Texas, Sawan stated that Asia is already experiencing energy supply issues, which are now spreading to Europe. Jet fuel prices have already doubled, and diesel and petrol supplies could be next to be affected. Germany's economy minister echoed these concerns, suggesting energy scarcity could occur in late April or May if the conflict persists. BlackRock's CEO, Larry Fink, warned that sustained high oil prices, potentially reaching $150 a barrel, could trigger a global economic recession.

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Oil prices dipped back to about $100 a barrel on Wednesday from highs of about $114 at the start of the week.

factual100% confidence

The crisis has already affected supplies of jet fuel – which has doubled in price since the start of the conflict.

factual — Wael Sawan90% confidence

If Iran remained a threat and oil prices stayed high it would have profound implications for the world economy.

prediction — Larry Fink, BlackRock80% confidence

Europe could face a shortage of energy and fuel as soon as next month without a reopening of the strait of Hormuz.

prediction — Shell’s chief executive80% confidence

Energy supply scarcity could occur in late April or May if the conflict continued.

prediction — Katherina Reiche, Germany’s economy minister70% confidence

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United States 50% Houston, Texas 50% Katherina Reiche 50% BlackRock 60% White House 60% Larry Fink 60% Germany ×260% Iran ×270% Wael Sawan ×280% Strait of Hormuz 85% Shell ×390% Europe ×390%

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energy shortage 90% fuel rationing 80% oil prices 70% strait of hormuz 70% energy supply 60% fossil fuels 50% global economic recession 50% jet fuel 40% gas supply crisis 40%

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