The war on Iran is shifting the conversation around remote working once again.

This time, the push is coming from the International Energy Agency (IEA). In their March 2026 10-point action plan to address energy volatility, they urge governments, businesses, and households to work from home wherever possible.

While it initially went under the radar, the commute has become a critical lever for household savings as energy markets fluctuate.

In Norway, a parliamentary bill comes into effect tomorrow reducing petrol and diesel taxes until September 1st. Yet in other countries, such as Slovenia, fuel rationing is already underway.

We often talk about remote work through the lens of work-life balance.

Should we also be looking at it through the lens of national preparedness and business continuity?

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