War in the Middle East made the case for renewables – what’s happening in each country tells a harder story

The Conversation · Mar 27, 2026 · 1134 words · By Ezgi Canpolat

The article discusses the impact of the Strait of Hormuz crisis on global oil prices, highlighting countries like Sri Lanka and Myanmar implementing measures to mitigate energy price shocks. It also examines renewable energy investments in Turkey, Morocco, and Jordan, while noting the U.N. climate summit's role in shaping energy transition strategies. The text contrasts varying national approaches to energy security and climate goals.

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“Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is at a virtual standstill.”

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Wikipedia entries confirm the Strait of Hormuz crisis began on 28ᨅ Feb 2026 due to Iranian closure and US/Israeli strikes, causing significant disruption. While not explicitly stating a 'virtual standstill,' the crisis descriptions align with severe traffic disruptions.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the 2026 Iran war. The operation was an…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for global energy trade, has experienced ongoing geopolitical and economic disruption since 28 February 2026, following joint military strikes by the…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula, shared by the United Arab Emirate…
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“Oil prices have climbed, briefly topping US$119 a barrel.”

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Present-day climate change includes both global warming—the ongoing increase in global average temperature—and its wider effects on Earth's climate system. Climate change in a broader sense also inclu…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Climate change has led to the United States warming up by 2.6 °F (1.4 °C) since 1970. In 2023, the global average near-surface temperature reached 1.45 °C above pre-industrial levels, making it the wa…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Love 119" is a song recorded by South Korean boy band Riize. It was released on January 5, 2024, through SM Entertainment and distributed by Kakao Entertainment and RCA Records. It was later included…
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“The largest release of oil from countries’ strategic reserves in history is under way.”

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“Sri Lanka has declared every Wednesday a holiday for public officials.”

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Wikipedia entries about Sri Lanka's 2024 election, economic crisis, and presidential list contain no mention of Wednesday holidays for officials.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The president of Sri Lanka is the elected head of state and the chief executive of Sri Lanka. The president is a dominant political figure in the country. The office was created in 1972, as more of a …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Parliamentary elections were held in Sri Lanka on 14 November 2024 to elect 225 members to the new parliament. The 16th Parliament of Sri Lanka was dissolved on 24 September 2024. The submission of no…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Sri Lankan economic crisis is an economic crisis in Sri Lanka that started in 2019. It is the country's worst economic crisis since its independence in 1948. It has led to unprecedented levels of …
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“Myanmar is limiting private vehicle use to every other day.”

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