European Fuel Consumption Declines, Fossil Fuel Industry Faces Credit Downgrades, Global Strategy Proposed for Clean Energy

European fuel consumption is expected to decline significantly due to weak economic growth and reduced demand in the manufacturing and transportation sectors. This decline will have ripple effects on economies and oil markets around the world. Meanwhile, the fossil fuel industry faces credit downgrades due to climate risk, with BP being a notable example. The International Energy Agency proposes a global strategy to limit global warming to 1.5C, including tripling renewable capacity and implementing innovative financing mechanisms. The price difference between crude oil and petrol is declining, indicating a decline in gasoline demand. The world is shifting towards clean energy, but still investing too much in fossil fuels.