Germany eyes heat pumps as Iran war drives energy costs up

Deutsche Welle Wednesday 27 May 2026, 13:11 UTC 1 min read

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The war in the Middle East is threatening fossil fuel supplies and causing energy prices to rise in Germany. Could that drive a surge in demand for heat pumps?

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