Europe readies response to second energy crisis in four years

Press quote (Reuters)
22 April 2026

Elisabetta Cornago, assistant director at the Centre for European Reform think tank, said continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz "may lead us to a worse shock regarding oil than in 2022, a similar gas shock, but I think a smaller shock on electricity prices".

That's because countries have significantly expanded renewable electricity since 2022, she said.