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economicApr 29, 2026
Iran war costs EU €500M a day, von der Leyen warns
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Europe is losing nearly €500 million a day as the Middle East conflict drives up fossil fuel costs, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday, as turmoil in the Persian Gulf continues to rattle global energy markets.
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- Elena GiordanoBy Elena Giordano
Europe is losing nearly €500 million a day as the Middle East conflict drives up fossil fuel costs, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday, as turmoil in the Persian Gulf continues to rattle global energy markets. “In just 60 days of conflict, our bill …
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