IEA chief warns Middle East war has triggered a severe global energy crisis

Why did Birol say the crisis could last even if the war ends?

He said damage to oil and gas fields, refineries and pipelines will take time to repair, and that some disruptions to energy trade and supply chains are already in place NYT,NY Post,CNBC.

What parts of the energy system did Birol say were affected?

Reports say he pointed to damage across oil and gas fields, refineries and pipelines, and also said trade in petrochemicals, fertilizers, sulfur and helium had been disrupted Haber7.com,Guardian,NY Post.

What did Birol say about the global impact?

He warned that the crisis poses a major threat to the global economy and said no country would be immune if it keeps moving in the same direction Klix.ba,ETCFO.com,infobae,EL MUNDO.