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  "path": "/2026/03/26/car-owners-turn-to-evs-gulf-energy-infrastructure-destroyed/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-26T14:31:47.000Z",
  "site": "https://electrek.co",
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  "textContent": "France’s Finance Minister confirmed that between 30% and 40% of Gulf refining capacity has been damaged or destroyed by Iran’s retaliatory strikes, leaving a shortage of 11 million barrels per day on global oil markets. The destruction is now pushing consumers toward electric vehicles at a pace not seen since the 2022 gas crisis.\n\nWith gas prices approaching $4 per gallon nationally and already past $5 in California, data from multiple sources shows EV interest surging across the board — from Google searches to dealership inquiries.\n\nmore…",
  "title": "Car owners turn to EVs as 30-40% of Gulf energy capacity is destroyed"
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