What the Iran war has done to the world’s energy supply, in charts
A major energy conference in Riyadh is proceeding despite a deadly Houthi attack on the city's airport. The event focuses on global energy security amid supply disruptions caused by the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.
Why it matters
The conference highlights the fragility of global energy markets and the critical role of Middle Eastern producers in maintaining supply stability during geopolitical conflicts.
Fossil fuels produce 81 percent of global energy. We look at the Middle East’s role and what happens when supplies are cut.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info (Al Jazeera) By Marium Ali Published On 11 Oct 2026 11 Oct 2026 A major energy conference is going ahead in Riyadh from Sunday despite a Houthi attack on the city’s King Khalid International Airport that killed 12 people and injured 309, according to Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy said on Sunday that the 25th World Petroleum Council Energy Congress has begun in Riyadh. The 17th International Energy Forum (IEF) Ministerial will be held on the sidelines of the conference, called Riyadh Energy Week, which is to run until Thursday.
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