A report in Spain's El Pais says Europe is moving toward its second energy crisis in five years. The article, by Ignacio Fariza, was published September 27, 2026. El Pais attributes the steepest energy price rise since 2022 to a combination of factors: the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disruption of shipping through the Bab al-Mandab strait, the shutdown of Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, and damage to Russian oil refineries. The article is an analysis of an ongoing situation rather than an account of a single new incident; the newspaper does not specify exact price levels in its opening summary. Source: El Pais English edition, 2026-09-27.