A 10-Point Plan to Cut Oil Use

Emergency measures can quickly cut global oil demand by 2.7 million barrels a day, reducing the risk of a damaging supply crunch.

With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine resulting in lower supplies to oil markets ahead of peak demand season, IEA 10-Point Plan proposes actions to ease strains and price pain.

The 10 key actions

• Reduce speed limits on highways by at least 10 km/h (6 miles)
• Work from home up to 3 days a week where possible
• Car-free Sundays in cities
• Make the use of public transport cheaper and incentivise micromobility, walking and cycling
• Alternate private car access roads in large cities
• Increase car sharing and adopt practises to reduce fuel use
• Promote efficient driving for freight trucks and delivery of goods
• Using high-speed and night trains instead of planes where possible
• Avoid business air travel where alternative options exist
• Reinforce the adoption of electric and more efficient vehicles