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Hormuz crisis speeds up transition to electric cars, IEA data shows
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Rising oil prices driven by the Hormuz crisis accelerated electric vehicle adoption between April and June, according to IEA data. As conflict involving Iran pushed fuel costs higher, more drivers opted for electric cars over internal combustion engine vehicles, suggesting geopolitical instability may be hastening the broader energy transition away from oil dependency.