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How long will the global energy crunch last?

France 248 October 2026, 15:05 UTCUnited Kingdom

High energy prices continue to drive inflation and stoke anger among voters around the world. But with more crude oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, and governments releasing more emergency fuel stockpiles, how long will the energy crunch last?

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