State and local policymakers can lead us through Iran’s energy reckoning
11, 2025, in North Canaan, Conn. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) Nearly three months into the conflict with Iran, the global energy system is in a state of upheaval that may result in lasting structural change. Many world leaders are now saying fossil fuel supplies are inherently insecure, and as long as we depend on them, we’re exposed to damaging inflation risks. When we rely on an internationally traded commodity, chaos anywhere on the planet can arrive at our doorstep, whether it’s an ill-placed hurricane or armed conflicts in Ukraine, Venezuela or the Middle East.
- ▪11, 2025, in North Canaan, Conn. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) Nearly three months into the conflict with Iran, the global energy system is in a state of upheaval that may result in lasting structural change.
- ▪Many world leaders are now saying fossil fuel supplies are inherently insecure, and as long as we depend on them, we’re exposed to damaging inflation risks.
- ▪When we rely on an internationally traded commodity, chaos anywhere on the planet can arrive at our doorstep, whether it’s an ill-placed hurricane or armed conflicts in Ukraine, Venezuela or the Middle East.
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Opinion>Opinions - Energy and Environment The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The Hill State and local policymakers can lead us through Iran’s energy reckoning Comments: by Caroline Spears, opinion contributor - 05/24/26 9:00 AM ET Comments: Link copied by Caroline Spears, opinion contributor - 05/24/26 9:00 AM ET Comments: Link copied A sign points to a municipal lot with a Level 2 EV charger Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in North Canaan, Conn. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) Nearly three months into the conflict with Iran, the global energy system is in a state of upheaval that may result in lasting structural change.
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