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In 1973, the world faced one of the most dramatic energy crises in history.
Oil prices suddenly quadrupled, factories across Europe shut down, and ordinary citizens lined up for hours just to get fuel.
What caused this chaos?

This video dives deep into the 1973 Oil Crisis — a turning point that reshaped global politics, the economy, and Europe’s dependency on foreign energy.
From the Arab-Israeli War to the OPEC oil embargo, we uncover how a political conflict in the Middle East triggered a worldwide energy disaster.

Learn how Europe responded, how it changed the global balance of power, and how this single crisis continues to influence today’s energy policies.

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00:00In the early 1970s, Europe was booming. Factories were running, cars filled the streets, and
00:06economies were growing fast. Oil was cheap, and nobody imagined it could ever run out.
00:12But in October 1973, everything changed. An energy shock hit. Europe so hard that it reshaped its
00:20entire economy and politics for decades. This is the story of how the 1973 energy crisis began,
00:28and how it changed Europe forever. In the years after World War II, Europe was rebuilding.
00:34The economic miracle had turned cities like Paris, London, and Berlin into modern powerhouses.
00:41Oil became the lifeblood of this growth, cheap, easy to get, and abundant. Most of it came from
00:48the Middle East, supplied by members of OPEC, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.
00:54By the early 1970s, European countries were importing up to 80% of their oil. Cars, factories,
01:02electricity, almost everything depended on it. But this heavy dependence would soon turn into
01:07Europe's biggest weakness. On October 6, 1973, a war broke out in the Middle East. Egypt and Syria
01:16launched a surprise attack on Israel. During the Jewish Holy Day of Yom Kippur, the United States
01:21and many European countries quickly supported Israel. In response, Arab oil-producing nations
01:28decided to use their most powerful weapon, oil. OPEC, led by Saudi Arabia, announced an oil embargo
01:35on countries that supported Israel. They cut production and refused to sell oil to the U.S.,
01:41the Netherlands, and other Western allies. Overnight, the flow of oil to Europe slowed dramatically.
01:48Before the crisis, oil prices were about $3 per barrel. By early 1974, they had quadrupled to
01:56nearly $12 per barrel. This sudden spike shocked the global economy. In Europe, gas stations ran out
02:03of fuel. Long lines of cars waited for hours just to fill their tanks. Governments began rationing
02:10energy, streetlights were turned off, and Sunday driving bans were introduced. Factories reduced their
02:17working hours, or even shut down completely. People realized for the first time that modern life
02:23could stop without oil. The crisis didn't just affect fuel, it triggered massive inflation.
02:30Prices for everything rose, from food to electricity. Unemployment climbed, and economic growth slowed
02:37sharply. This was the end of the golden age of post-war prosperity. Europe's dependence on imported
02:43energy had made it extremely vulnerable. Politicians and economists began to rethink everything,
02:49how energy was produced, distributed, and consumed. In the United Kingdom, the government even introduced
02:56a three-day work week to conserve electricity. Across Germany and France, people were encouraged
03:02to turn down heating and save power. It was a shock that changed everyday life. The oil crisis
03:08had huge political consequences. Western countries realized they could no longer rely completely on
03:15the Middle East. This led to new foreign policies aimed at securing energy independence. Some countries,
03:21like France, made bold moves, investing heavily in nuclear power. By the 1980s, nuclear energy supplied
03:29over 70% of France's electricity, a direct result of the 1973 crisis. Meanwhile, the crisis also gave power
03:38to OPEC. Oil-producing nations realized they could influence the global economy by controlling supply.
03:45This shifted global power away from the West. For the first time in decades, the 1973 energy crisis
03:52changed the way. Europe thought about energy forever. Governments started to invest in renewable energy,
04:00efficiency, and alternative fuels. Public transportation became a new priority. Car manufacturers began
04:07developing smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Economists coined a new term, stagflation, meaning
04:13stagnant growth combined with rising prices. It became one of the most difficult challenges for
04:20policymakers. Throughout the 1970s, the crisis also shaped public awareness. People became conscious of
04:27energy consumption, conservation, and the limits of fossil fuels. By the time the embargo ended in 1974,
04:35Europe had changed forever. It had learned the painful truth. Energy security is national security.
04:42The events of 1973 forced nations to diversify their energy sources and prepare for future shocks.
04:49Even today, decades later, the echoes of that crisis remain. Whenever oil prices rise or political
04:57tensions erupt, the memory of 1973 reminds the world how fragile the energy system can be.
05:04The 1973 oil crisis wasn't just about fuel. It was about power, politics, and the realization
05:12that the modern world runs unlimited resources. And for Europe, it was the moment that changed everything.
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