Work from home and slow down on the road: world’s energy watchdog advises emergency measures as oil prices rise

IEA makes 10 recommendations to help households and businesses prepare for a drawn-out disruption to energy markets The world’s energy watchdog has advised governments to reduce highway speeds and encouraged workers to carpool or, ideally, work from home to combat soaring oil prices and impending fuel shortages caused by the Middle East conflict. It has also recommended countries consider limiting car access to designated zones in large cities, by giving vehicles with odd-numbered plates acce...

By Jonathan Barrett Business editor