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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/44153801
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.
Oil costs are going to affect transportation costs all over the board, food, clothes, construction materials… so trying to reduce consumers consumption of oil can help to reduce that impact on the rest of economy. I don’t think is going to actually work, but politicians needs to start planting the seed of scapegoats for the future.
Ah. Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. Then when prices increase or rationing starts, they can point back and say “guys, we told you to use less gas!”