As the weekend started, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released 10 measures it said could help the world deal with a staggering rise in energy costs. If someone is working from home to reduce their petrol costs, will their home energy bills not rise? The second notion from the IEA was for governments reduce speed limits by 10km/h on major roads. The IEA is also encouraging states to encourage public transport to reduce oil demand. The IEA is also suggesting states limit car access to roads in large cities through a number-plate rotation scheme.

Source: The Irish Times March 21, 2026 15:44 UTC