Oil price surge from Mideast tensions boosts EV sales, IEA data shows

Global electric vehicle sales accelerated in the second quarter as crude oil prices spiked amid geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, according to new data from the International Energy Agency.

First covered Jul 29, 2026 · 10:00 PM PT · 1 article

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