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?”

manimal

March 31, 2026

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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Diamond Gamer

March 31, 2026

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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Liquid Science

March 31, 2026

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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serendipity

March 31, 2026

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! 🤦‍♂️

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Trash Master

March 31, 2026

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? 🚶‍♂️💨

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treasure devil

March 31, 2026

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? 😂

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Emerald Goddess

March 31, 2026

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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Burn

March 31, 2026

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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xstormx

March 31, 2026

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. 🚶‍♂️💨

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Spooky Electric

March 31, 2026

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

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Pink Stream

March 31, 2026

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? 😂

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d-hog-day

March 31, 2026

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

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Doz

April 1, 2026

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?

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