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As Iran war exposes global dependence on fossil fuels, the biggest emitters are reaping the rewards

Strategic angle: Worst polluters hold world’s future in their hands as they benefit from higher fossil fuel prices, but global trends favour renewables Oil stands at about $110 a barrel and some forecasts have predicted it could reach $1

Editorial Staff / 2026-04-07 / 1min

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  • Primary development: As Iran war exposes global dependence on fossil fuels, the biggest emitters are reaping the rewards
  • Coverage synthesized from 1 sources in the cluster.
  • This draft should be editor-reviewed before publication.

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Primary source Guardian Environment
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First published 2026-04-07T05:00:40.000Z

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