The IEA head warned the Iran war is a “major, major threat” to the global economy because it has disrupted oil and gas markets and pushed prices higher. Those energy shocks are now feeding public discontent, with May Day rallies worldwide citing higher energy costs and reduced purchasing power as central grievances. The IEA alert and the street protests together underscore the risk that sustained energy disruptions could trigger transport, supply-chain and political pressures.
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