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"The oil shock set off by the war in Iran is rippling through Asia, where factories are curbing production to save energy, and some gas stations are telling drivers they can only partially fill up. Economists say it is a sign of things to come for countries in Europe and Africa that also rely on imports from the Middle East.

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Keeping prices down during a supply crisis also props up demand, making shortages worse. 

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"It is clear that the more you can do to save oil, especially diesel, especially jet fuel, the better we are off," said Dan Jorgensen, the EU's energy commissioner. "We are in a situation that might worsen, where indeed, demand reduction is necessary.""

Trechos retirados de "Europe Faces An Oil Crisis Like Asia's" publicado no WSJ de hoje.