According to the IEA, how long will it take for Middle East energy output to recover to pre-war levels?

According to Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency, it will take approximately two years overall for Middle East energy output to recover to pre-war levels, though the timeline varies by country — for example, recovery will take much longer in Iraq than in Saudi Arabia.

Who made the statement about the two-year recovery timeline for Middle East energy output, and where was it reported?

Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency, made the statement in an interview with the Swiss newspaper Neue Zuercher Zeitung, as quoted on Friday.

IEA Says Middle East Energy Output Loss Will Take Two Years to Recover

Apr 16, 2026

The IEA estimates Middle East energy output will take roughly two years to recover to pre-war levels following regional conflicts. Fatih Birol highlighted varying timelines by country, noting Iraq faces a longer recovery than Saudi Arabia.

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