# Fatih Birol

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## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### IEA warns SE Asia energy import bill could reach $245B as Iran war inflates costs, spurs inflation
2026-06-17 01:33:45 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 4

For investors, the IEA report quantifies a staggering fiscal and balance-of-payments risk: Southeast Asia’s energy imports could triple to $245 billion by 2035, fueling inflation and potentially triggering sovereign stress. Yet the same crisis opens investment opportunities in solar manufacturing, nuclear projects, and EV supply chains as policy pivots.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/iran-war-finance-energy-cost-southeast-asia

### IEA Warns of 'Major' Global Economic Threat Amid Escalating Iran Conflict
2026-03-23 20:27:29 · Sentiment: Very Bearish · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 3

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has issued a stark warning that a full-scale conflict involving Iran poses a 'major, major threat' to the stability of the global economy. With energy markets already on edge, the agency highlights the potential for severe supply disruptions and a renewed inflationary spiral that could derail current growth trajectories.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/iea-iran-war-global-economy-threat

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