🗣️ "Critical mineral stockpiling can strengthen countries' economic & national security, while helping deter future export controls & limiting their impact" More on what's needed to design effective strategic stockpiling systems for critical minerals 👉 iea.li/4rkVyMy

🗣️ “Clean cooking is central to Africa's development pathway, so let us act decisively … And let me thank my friend, Fatih Birol, for being a driving force on this” Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway in his video remarks for today’s high-level event 👉 iea.li/4pgtFFl

Deployment of lithium iron phosphate batteries, or LFPs, remains heavily concentrated in China. But uptake is rising fast in emerging & developing economies, where LFPs now power well over half of new electric cars sold – double their share in 2023 👉 iea.li/44dWPeL

The impacts of the war in the Middle East continue to reshape the global natural gas market. The world’s gas demand is expected to contract in 2026 – the third drop in 7 years – as tighter supply pushes up prices. More in our Q3 Gas Report ➡️ iea.li/4y7qpjx

Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2026 comes out Thursday It examines the latest supply, demand & investment trends – and their implications for energy & economic security And it offers new analysis on how to build resilient & diversified supply chains → iea.li/4fbXqT0

Demand for cooling is rising, adding to pressures facing power systems around the globe Our new commentary examines the outlook for air conditioning use as El Niño takes hold – and tools for managing growing electricity demand while keeping people cool 👉 iea.li/4vpWMr8

Our newsletter went out today, with info & analysis on Nigeria joining the IEA, new commitments on clean cooking in Africa, redrawing the global energy map, the latest in oil & gas markets and more. Subscribe now 👉 iea.li/4woqizf Read it here 👉 iea.li/4w3Q5fM

🗣️ “As India’s cooling demand surges, ensuring sufficient nighttime power capacity is key” Our recent commentary examines how growing demand for cooling is impacting India's power system – and what’s needed to ensure electricity security 👉 iea.li/4vIq1Gp

🗣️ “I look forward to working with President Ruto, with Prime Minister Støre, with the Clean Cooking Alliance, with Fatih Birol … This mission is too important for us to talk & not do anything” Watch back US Energy Secretary Chris Wright's remarks from yesterday's event: iea.li/4aHfNhr

🗣️ “Since our Paris summit, we’ve raised about $900 million additional financial commitments – coming mainly from the private sector – to deploy clean cooking solutions in Africa” More from our Executive Director Fatih Birol on this major announcement 👉 iea.li/4vHyPfr

After the war in the Middle East began, international oil prices jumped sharply. But not all motorists saw the same rise in fuel costs at the pump ⛽️ Our new commentary explores why prices surged in some countries and barely moved in others 👉 iea.li/4h4yxLB

🗣️ “I am thrilled that Nigeria is joining the IEA – it is Africa’s most populous country and a major international energy player.” Read more from IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol on this milestone for global energy governance 👉 iea.li/4pcglSC

In 2025, the global fleet of EVs consumed around 250 terrawatt hours (TWh) of electricity. This demand could grow to exceed 1500 TWh by 2035, with passenger cars and light commercial vehicles accounting for the majority of power use. Read more 👉 iea.li/4ePOe8e

Just 1️⃣ hour to go until our High-level Event on Clean Cooking in Africa! the co-chairs & co-organisers of the 2nd Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa will review recent progress on clean cooking, announce new commitments & build momentum toward the forthcoming Summit: iea.li/4aHfNhr

🗣️ “There remains significant potential to further expand electrification across Southeast Asia’s industry, transport & buildings sectors” Read more on how faster electrification in the region can strengthen energy security as demand continues to rise → iea.li/4wwBv0a

Tomorrow, the co-chairs & co-organisers of the 2nd Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa will hold a high-level event to review recent progress on clean cooking, announce new commitments & build momentum toward the forthcoming Summit. Watch the event live ➡️ iea.li/4aGc0B5

LFP batteries now account for over half of the global EV market. Deployment is heavily concentrated in China. But uptake is also growing rapidly in other emerging & developing economies – powering two-thirds of all electric car sales in these markets 👉 iea.li/3TmIOcc

🗣️"The cheapest energy is the energy that you don't produce. So for households, industries, utilities and governments, energy efficiency is a winning bet." Watch 🇨🇦's Minister Julie Dabrusin's full remarks at our Efficiency Conference in Montreal 👉 iea.li/4p2EXgp

Electric two- & three-wheelers remained the world's most electrified road transport segment in 2025. Sales reached 11 million last year, driven by strong growth in Viet Nam & Türkiye – giving them a 15% global market share. Read more 👉 iea.li/44fKVAX

On 9 July, the co-chairs & co-organisers of the 2nd Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa will hold a high-level event to review recent progress on clean cooking, announce new commitments & build momentum toward the forthcoming Summit. Watch the event live ➡️ iea.li/4bd1DVr

🗣️ “I'm pleased to announce that Canada is joining the IEA Ministerial Advisory Panel on Electricity Affordability ... Keeping energy affordable is essential to public trust, economic stability & energy security" 🇨🇦 Minister Tim Hodgson's full remarks: iea.li/4eGpfUQ

What did the energy world look like on the eve of the current crisis? In our new podcast, IEA’s Alex Martinos examines key energy trends before the Middle East conflict & what they may tell us about what comes next. Apple iea.li/4wkqBdB Spotify iea.li/45BfqBR

The supply response to the Hormuz crisis extends well beyond the Middle East Led by the US, Atlantic Basin producers have boosted exports to Asia. At the same time, China has drawn on inventories to curb crude imports, helping ease wider market pressures: iea.li/4y4yfKW

🗣️ "I don't know what we would do without you [Fatih Birol] & the IEA in these turbulent times. You really play an invaluable role in giving us the data, helping us translate it & giving us advice” Watch EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen's full remarks: iea.li/4p2EXgp

A huge surplus in global oil markets going into the Hormuz crisis provided a major cushion against the initial shock But with global oil inventories falling at a record pace since then, the recovery in flows through the Strait has come at a critical time: iea.li/4y4yfKW

Rapid action by Gulf producers has helped keep oil flowing to global markets amid the Hormuz crisis – with the expanded use of alternate shipping routes sustaining exports. And recent developments point to a recovery in transit through the Strait 👉 iea.li/3SV1Rdy

🗣️"Energy efficiency does more than reduce costs. It's an investment that increases the value of assets, improves performance & drives long-term sustainability" Hydro-Québec CEO Claudine Bouchard at our Conference on the benefits efficiency can offer 👉 iea.li/4vEHgbP

🗣️"I think Fatih said it, the most cost-effective energy is the one you don't have to consume or the one you can save." 🇨🇦's Minister of Finance François-Philippe Champagne's remarks at our 11th Annual Energy Efficiency Conference in Montreal this week 👉 iea.li/4ffjQUE

🗣️ "I don't know what we would do without you [Fatih Birol] & the IEA in these turbulent times. You really play an invaluable role in giving us the data, helping us translate it & giving us advice” Watch EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen's full remarks: iea.li/4vEHgbP

🗣️ “It is an honour for Nigeria to join this leading energy agency and I will take this opportunity to encourage the African continent to embrace the IEA” Nigerian Minister Ekperikpe Ekpo on this new step forward in deepening IEA-🇳🇬 cooperation 👉 iea.li/4blfitw