Electric cars and solar are the hedge against this out-of-control energy crisis

Electrek
By Fred LambertSep 12, 2026, 10:17 am312 ptsTop
A drone strike shut down Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline this week, knocking roughly 5 million barrels a day offline. That’s about 5% of global supply, and it pushed Brent crude above $104. US diesel is at record highs. That’s the fossil fuel crisis making headlines. The quieter one is on your own…

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