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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.

  • artyom@piefed.socialEnglish
    14·
    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…

    • da_cow (she/her)@feddit.orgEnglish
      10·
      13 days ago

      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.

      • artyom@piefed.socialEnglish
        6·
        13 days ago

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

    • Luccus@feddit.orgEnglish
      3·
      13 days ago

      Uhm, excuse me, but how are you supposed to click and type, while you’re not situated in a depressing cubicle, after driving 1½hrs to get to the depressing cubicle?!

      • diablomnky666@lemmy.wtfEnglish
        2·
        13 days ago

        Not to mention the economic terrorism remote workers are performing every day by not going out to lunch and happy hours in dismal chain restaurants concentrated in business districts we call downtowns. Will no body think of the shareholders?!

  • pmk@piefed.caEnglish
    1·
    13 days ago

    I started commuting by bus when this started. The trip takes 10 minutes longer, but it’s time I would have spent doomscrolling before work anyways. Now I can doomscroll on the bus instead.

    • Ibuthyr@feddit.orgEnglish
      1·
      12 days ago

      I take the E-Bike and listen to podcasts or blast some music. I know I know, dangerous blablabla. Don’t care. I love it the way it is.

    • CAVOK@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      1·
      13 days ago

      Commuting by train myself. I’ve picked up audiobooks. Lovely way to start and end a workday. Highly recommended.

      • azimir@lemmy.mlEnglish
        1·
        13 days ago

        When we moved to a developed nation from the US, I started commuting via train. My reading logs for books have gone through the roof. I also get to practice languages and use the time to generally enjoy my day. Driving a car never allowed this kind of living well.

        I’m up to about 230 days car-free and it’s wonderful.

  • bluefootedbooby@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    0·
    12 days ago

    I mean - sure, if you make the freaking public transport at least a decent option, mister minister. When it costs twice as much as a car, and takes twice as much time to get to work then you can fuck off with your sanctimonious pleading. I don’t drive the car because I like to.