Denmark’s energy minister called on citizens to reduce their energy use amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Oil prices jumped to over $100 a barrel on Thursday, raising fears of rising inflation.

“If it is not strictly necessary to drive the car, then don’t do it,” the minister stressed to Danish citizens.

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    13 days ago

    Maybe one day we’ll figure out how to reduce our dependency on foreign oil, and increase economic stability by transitioning to electric vehicles…

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      Why not transition to using public transport AS much AS possible instead? Most people literally do not need their own car, if we would have a good public transport system.

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        I specified “electric vehicles”, of all types. Could be electric cars, buses, trams, ebikes or whatever.