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Summary of "Sheltering from Oil Shocks"

Core Content

The document outlines measures to reduce the impact of a major oil supply disruption caused by the conflict in the Middle East, particularly the near halt in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. This disruption has led to a significant rise in oil prices and affected the availability of refined products such as diesel, jet fuel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights both supply-side and demand-side strategies to mitigate these effects, with a focus on demand-side actions that can be implemented quickly by households, businesses, and governments.

Main Views

• The current oil crisis is the largest in history, with a dramatic reduction in oil and gas supply.
• The resumption of oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz is crucial to restore stability to global markets.
• Governments, businesses, and individuals can take immediate actions to reduce oil demand and ease affordability pressures.
• Demand-side measures are especially important due to the limited short-term supply options and the fiscal constraints of many governments.
• The IEA provides 10 demand-side options, with a focus on road transport, air transport, cooking fuels, and industrial uses of oil.

Key Information

Supply-Side Measures

• On 11 March, IEA member countries released 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves, the largest in IEA history.
• Other supply-side options are limited due to project cycle times, equipment availability, and takeaway capacity.

Demand-Side Measures

1. Work from home where possible

   • Reduces private vehicle use and oil consumption for commuting.
   • In advanced economies, about one-third of jobs are suitable for remote work.
   • A national policy of three additional remote working days could reduce oil consumption by 2–6%.
   • Policy examples: France, Philippines, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Lao PDR, Thailand, Viet Nam.

2. Reduce speed limits on highways by at least 10 km/h

   • Lowers oil use for private cars and light commercial vehicles.
   • Could reduce national oil use for private cars by 1–6%.
   • Heavy freight trucks, which use highways more, can save up to 5% on diesel.
   • Policy examples: France, Pakistan.

3. Encourage public transport use

   • Shifts from private cars to public transport can reduce national oil use for cars by 1–3%.
   • Most public transport uses electricity, making it more efficient.
   • Policy examples: Luxembourg, Malta, Germany, New Zealand.

4. Alternate private car access to roads in large cities on different days

   • Based on number plates, this reduces traffic congestion and fuel use.
   • Can save 1–5% of national car oil use.
   • Policy examples: Korea, Italy, Beijing, São Paulo, New Delhi, Jakarta, Manila.

5. Increase car sharing and adopt efficient driving practices

   • Carpooling and eco-driving reduce oil demand.
   • Combining carpooling, eco-driving, and air conditioning adjustments could save 5–8% of car oil use.
   • Policy examples: Madrid, Houston, Shenzhen, Los Angeles, France, Japan.

6. Efficient driving for road commercial vehicles and delivery of goods

   • Eco-driving and operational improvements (e.g., optimising vehicle loads) reduce fuel use.
   • Could save up to 4% of oil use for freight and 3–5% when combined with delivery optimisation.
   • Policy examples: UN ECE Eco-Driving guidelines, AddSecure Challenge, Peru, Chile.

7. Divert LPG use from transport

   • Around 2% of the global car fleet uses LPG, with higher proportions in some countries.
   • Shifting LPG use from transport to cooking can preserve supplies for essential needs.
   • Policy examples: Tax adjustments to encourage gasoline use over LPG.

8. Avoid air travel where alternative options exist

   • Reducing business flights by 40% could lower jet kerosene demand by 7–15%.
   • Policy examples: Work-related flight reduction campaigns.

9. Switch to alternative modern cooking solutions

   • Promotes the use of electric or other alternatives to LPG for cooking.
   • Helps manage potential shortages and conserve LPG for essential uses.

10. Leverage flexibility with petrochemical feedstocks

    • Prioritising feedstocks with higher availability can reduce pressure on other oil products.
    • Operational efficiency and maintenance improvements can lower oil use by up to 5%.

Structural and Long-Term Measures

• Governments are encouraged to implement targeted measures to support vulnerable consumers.
• Long-term structural measures are also proposed to improve energy security and reduce exposure to future oil price shocks.
• The IEA continues to work with global governments to develop and implement responses to the current crisis.

Conclusion

The IEA emphasizes that while supply-side solutions are critical, demand-side measures are equally important in reducing the impact of oil shocks. These measures can be quickly implemented and have measurable effects on oil consumption and affordability. The report also highlights the need for a coordinated, global response to ensure energy security and stability in the face of ongoing disruptions.