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  "path": "/2026/03/10/a-reminder-as-oil-prices-spike-evs-are-the-1-route-to-energy-independence/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-10T17:55:46.000Z",
  "site": "https://electrek.co",
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  "textContent": "With the news of the US and Israel’s actions in Iran in the last ten days, which caused oil prices to surge by +50%, we are reminded again of how reducing oil demand can lead to less conflict and more energy independence – and electric vehicles are every country’s best bet for getting there.\n\nmore…",
  "title": "A reminder as oil prices spike: EVs are the #1 route to energy independence"
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