War in the Mideast: are the UK, Australia and Taiwan about to run out of fuel?

As Iran’s disruption of the Strait of Hormuz fuels global energy anxiety, viral posts claim that major economies are on the brink of an unprecedented crisis. From footage of endless car queues in the UK to alarming graphics about Australia and Taiwan’s dwindling reserves, social media is awash with warnings of an imminent blackout.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• As Iran’s disruption of the Strait of Hormuz fuels global energy anxiety, viral posts claim that major economies are on the brink of an unprecedented crisis.
• From footage of endless car queues in the UK to alarming graphics about Australia and Taiwan’s dwindling reserves, social media is awash with warnings of an imminent blackout.
• France 24's Maya-Anaïs Yataghène dives into the data to separate fact from fiction in this latest edition of Truth or Fake.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• From footage of endless car queues in the UK to alarming graphics about Australia and Taiwan’s dwindling reserves, social media is awash with warnings of an imminent blackout.
• France 24's Maya-Anaïs Yataghène dives into the data to separate fact from fiction in this latest edition of Truth or Fake.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• France 24's Maya-Anaïs Yataghène dives into the data to separate fact from fiction in this latest edition of Truth or Fake.
• As Iran’s disruption of the Strait of Hormuz fuels global energy anxiety, viral posts claim that major economies are on the brink of an unprecedented crisis.
• From footage of endless car queues in the UK to alarming graphics about Australia and Taiwan’s dwindling reserves, social media is awash with warnings of an imminent blackout.