noun
energy crisis; energy crunch
Refers to a situation where energy supply is severely constrained, often due to geopolitical, economic, or environmental factors.
1970年代のエネルギー危機は世界経済に大きな影響を与えた。
The energy crisis of the 1970s had a major impact on the global economy.
The government is increasing investment in renewable energy to deal with the energy crisis.