Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Europe's Energy Crisis Is Going To Trigger Years Of Shortages And Blackouts For Poorer Nations

Financial Post/Bloomberg: Europe's Energy Crunch Will Trigger Years of Shortages and Blackouts  

To replace Russian gas, Europe is buying up fuel that used to go to developing countries. 

(Bloomberg) — Bills will be high, but Europe will survive the winter: It’s bought enough oil and gas to get through the heating seasons. 

Much deeper costs will be borne by the world’s poorest countries, which have been shut out of the natural gas market by Europe’s suddenly ravenous demand. 

It’s left emerging market countries unable to meet today’s needs or tomorrow’s, and the most likely consequences — factory shutdowns, more frequent and longer-lasting power shortages, the foment of social unrest — could stretch into the next decade.  

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Update: Why Europe’s Energy Crisis Is A Disaster For Emerging Economies (OilPrice.com)  

WNU Editor: This global energy crisis explains why India will continue to buy Russian oil .... India says Russia oil deals advantageous as Yellen visits Delhi (Reuters).

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