India, May 29 -- Clean energy, electrification and efficiency investments helped the world's five largest fuel-importing regions avoid around $260 billion in fossil fuel import costs in 2025, the IEA says.

The agency says energy security concerns linked to geopolitical tensions are reshaping global investment towards domestic energy resources, electricity infrastructure and low-emissions technologies.

Around $665 billion is now flowing annually into renewable power projects worldwide, including $365 billion into solar alone, according to the report.

Electricity-related spending now accounts for nearly 60% of global energy investment, with electricity supply and infrastructure investment projected to reach $1.6 trillion in 2026.

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