What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

Due to a Middle East conflict disrupting the Strait of Hormuz in March 2026, access to 20% of the world's oil and gas supply has been cut off, forcing nations to seek alternative energy sources. Asian countries are primarily responding by increasing coal production, reopening closed plants to address immediate energy demands despite environmental concerns. Some policymakers are looking to renewable energy sources like solar power, now the cheapest form of electricity in many regions, to help compensate for the shortfall. However, the adoption of renewables, particularly wind energy, has faced resistance in some areas. The global energy crisis is forcing nations to make difficult choices between immediate needs and long-term environmental goals.