IEA: Drop in global oil demand could impact energy transition pledges

IEA says novel coronavirus also will have major effects on coal, gas and renewables as demand expected to fall for first time since 2009

Warnings: International Energy Agency executive director Fatih Birol
Warnings: International Energy Agency executive director Fatih BirolPhoto: AFP/ ERIC PIERMONT
Published 9 March 2020, 13:23Updated 9 March 2020, 13:30