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Von der Leyen Warns EU Faces 500M Daily Energy Cost From Iran War Shock
International
Published on 29 April 2026
Aid could be wasted unless targeted to vulnerable
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says EU energy support must be targeted to vulnerable households and industries. Otherwise, the bloc risks wasting billions as the Iran war and tensions near the Strait of Hormuz push oil and gas prices higher. The warning comes as EU states prepare and adjust their energy aid amid market volatility.
- EU energy aid must prioritize vulnerable households and key industries
- Von der Leyen warns untargeted support could waste billions
- Iran war and Hormuz disruption are driving oil and gas price spikes
- Cost estimate highlights how fast shocks can hit EU budgets
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