European Union Prepares to Face Energy Crisis, Fuel Rationing on the Cards

The European Union (EU) is preparing to confront an energy crisis. EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen stated on Friday (3/4) that there is a possibility of rationing fuel in response to global energy supply disruptions.

As reported by the Financial Times, the EU’s fuel rationing is being prepared to mitigate prolonged energy shocks.

Nevertheless, fuel rationing is not viewed as a long-term measure. However, Jorgensen described it as a worst-case scenario.

The EU has not yet reached the stage where it needs to ration vital products such as aviation fuel (avtur) or diesel.

Regarding the potential for the European Union to increase imports of avtur from the United States or add ethanol to fuel, Jorgensen said that EU countries will not alter the rules for now.

“We are considering all possibilities; as the situation becomes more serious, we need to consider using legislative instruments,” he explained.

The US and Israel strikes on Iran on 28 February 2026 prompted Iran to close access to the vital energy distribution route in the Strait of Hormuz.

Global energy supplies have been disrupted due to the Middle East conflict, which has also affected oil exports and production in Gulf countries and driven up global energy prices.

Indef assesses that the government needs to promptly reactivate electric vehicle incentives to cushion fiscal pressures from the surge in world oil prices.

The launch of eight national work culture transformation initiatives is seen as an appropriate initial step by the government in responding to global pressures from the Middle East conflict.

The surge in world oil prices due to geopolitical conflict is potentially pressuring Indonesia’s energy resilience and fiscal position.

The Middle East conflict could serve as momentum for Indonesia to accelerate the transition to electric-based energy.