"The European Commission will present a set of recommendations to its members on how to ramp up clean power and curb demand for fuel, urging businesses to mandate at least one day of remote work each week."
"Worldwide, at least 12 countries have stepped up remote work or scaled back the workweek in response to the energy crisis, according to the International Energy Agency."
"The IEA estimated that three days of remote work each week, for those whose jobs allow it, could trim national oil consumption by between 2 and 6 percent."
The war in Iran has led to global energy shocks, prompting countries to adopt remote work to reduce oil consumption. As tensions escalated, oil prices surged due to Iran blocking tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. European leaders are responding by recommending businesses implement remote work policies. At least 12 countries have embraced remote work or reduced workweeks, with several Asian nations mandating remote work for public employees. The International Energy Agency suggests that three days of remote work could decrease national oil consumption by 2 to 6 percent.
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