NYT
A Side Effect of the Iran War: Electric Motorcycles Are Soaring
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Gas prices rose in developing countries following the Iran war, and sales of electric motorcycles increased in Pakistan and other markets. One motorcycle executive in Pakistan attributed the sales surge to high fuel costs. The Iran conflict has disrupted global oil supplies, contributing to price increases in regions dependent on fuel imports.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/11/climate/electric-motorcycles-pakistan.html
