Brussels, Belgium, March 16, 2026 (AFP) - EU talks energy as oil price soars

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2026-03-16

Energy ministers from the EU's 27 nations gathered for talks in Brussels Monday, as the Iran war pushes up oil and gas prices. The meeting will lay the groundwork for a Thursday summit, where EU leaders are set to discuss how to help families and businesses deal with soaring energy prices. The bloc has a limited number of tools at its disposal. Here are some facts: - Countries respond - Some member states retain a large degree of independenc......

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