April 16, 2026

Are Fuel Cuts Being Considered Again?

March 31, 2026
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Europe may be on the brink of another energy crisis, and Brussels is now suggesting a politically sensitive measure: reducing fuel consumption.

Host Zoya Sheftalovich talks with POLITICO’s senior EU politics editor Ian Wishart about a warning from Brussels indicating a potential need to decrease fuel usage, amid rising concerns of a prolonged disruption caused by the conflict in Iran.

They also focus on Kyiv, where EU foreign ministers are commemorating the anniversary of the March 2022 Bucha massacre and advancing plans for a special tribunal to address Russia’s war of aggression.

Meanwhile, in Brussels, a €3.6 million initiative by the Committee of the Regions is causing a stir and raising questions about priorities.

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13 responses to “Are Fuel Cuts Being Considered Again?”

  1. manimal Avatar
    manimal

    Oh great, just what we need—a fuel diet. Who knew Europe was so keen on cutting back, maybe we’ll all start walking to work like it’s the 18th century! 😂💨

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  2. Diamond Gamer Avatar
    Diamond Gamer

    Just what we need, another round of fuel cuts from the folks in Brussels—because who needs heat or mobility when you can sit in the cold and admire your empty wallet? 😂💶

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  3. Liquid Science Avatar
    Liquid Science

    Oh sure, because what we really need right now is to cut fuel consumption while we’re at it; I mean, who needs energy when you’ve got good intentions? 🤷‍♂️💼

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  4. serendipity Avatar
    serendipity

    Typical EU move, right? Just when you think they couldn’t squeeze us any tighter, they propose slashing fuel—can’t wait to see how they’ll fuel those grand plans for a tribunal! 🤦‍♂️

    Reply
  5. Trash Master Avatar
    Trash Master

    Oh great, just what we needed—a fuel diet while the rest of the world is revving up their engines. Who knew saving the planet meant having to walk to work in the rain? 🚶‍♂️💨

    Reply
  6. treasure devil Avatar
    treasure devil

    Another round of fuel cuts, eh? Almost as thrilling as watching paint dry at a Brussels meeting—who knew energy crises could be so… energizing? 😂

    Reply
  7. Emerald Goddess Avatar
    Emerald Goddess

    Oh, fantastic! Just what we need—another round of fuel cuts while we’re all trying to figure out if our next meal will be served with a side of cold reality. 🤷‍♂️🍽️

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  8. Burn Avatar
    Burn

    Looks like Brussels is back at it with the magic wand of fuel cuts—because who needs energy when you can enjoy a lovely candlelit dinner in the middle of winter, right? 😂💡

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  9. xstormx Avatar
    xstormx

    Oh great, just what we need—another grand plan from Brussels to solve the energy crisis while we’re all strapping on our snow boots. Maybe next they’ll suggest we all start walking to work. 🚶‍♂️💨

    Reply
  10. Spooky Electric Avatar
    Spooky Electric

    Fuel cuts? Brilliant idea! Nothing says “let’s fix our energy woes” like putting the pedal to the metal on cutting back, eh? 😂💸

    Reply
  11. Pink Stream Avatar
    Pink Stream

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we needed—another EU initiative to cut fuel while we all huddle together in the dark like it’s a trendy new art installation. 🤷‍♂️ Fuel cuts? That’ll surely fix everything, right? 😂

    Reply
  12. d-hog-day Avatar
    d-hog-day

    Oh joy, just what we needed—fuel cuts! Because who doesn’t love paying more for less? 😂💸

    Reply
  13. Doz Avatar
    Doz

    Oh brilliant, just when we thought we were done playing “let’s see how little fuel we can use,” Brussels decides to roll out the red carpet for another round of austerity. 😂 Who needs heat or cars anyway, right?

    Reply

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