• Rising fossil fuel prices linked to the Iran war have accelerated demand for energy transition technologies since March 2026.
• Electric vehicle and solar panel sales have surged outside the United States, increasing pressure on electricity distribution networks.
• Energy security concerns could drive investment in decarbonization despite weak prospects for government agreements at COP31 in Antalya, November 9–20.
• Oil- and gas-exporting countries could obstruct commitments targeting fossil fuel emissions, which account for about 80% of the global climate challenge.

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