It could help us curb our oil consumption by hundreds of thousands of barrels per day at a time when the world faces the risk of a disastrous supply shock.
The International Energy Agency said working from home is one of several ways that countries can cut back on oil. The global oil supply has been threatened by the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
On Friday, the IEA laid out a 10-point plan to reduce oil use and help ease pain at the pump as gas prices soar to record heights. If the plan is fully implemented, it will cut oil demand by over 2 million barrels a day, equivalent to the oil demand of all of the cars in China.
The world may be facing its biggest oil supply shock in decades because of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, according to the Executive Director of the IEA.
IEA Member countries have already stepped in to support the global economy with an initial release of millions of barrels of emergency oil stocks, but we can also take action on demand to avoid the risk of a devastating oil crunch.
Reducing speed limits on highways, implementing car-free Sundays in cities, and making public transportation more affordable are some of the steps the agency is taking.
In addition, the IEA recommended using high-speed and night trains over planes, avoiding business air travel where possible, alternating private car access to roads in big cities, and supporting the adoption of electric vehicles.
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