Countries across the world are warning the global fuel crisis is now 'critical' as emergency measures are introduced in response to the Iran war. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has declared the time has come for negotiations with Iran to reopen the blocked Strait of Hormuz given the perilous energy situation around the globe. Speaking in Australia at the conclusion of a new free-trade agreement between the EU and Australia, she said: 'The situation is critical for the energy supply allies worldwide. And Vietnam's national air carrier will suspend nearly two dozen domestic flights a week starting next month because of limited fuel supplies. Follow the latest updates on the US-Israel war with Iran

Source: Daily Mail March 24, 2026 13:37 UTC