The global energy crisis is escalating with far-reaching impacts throughout the world. Marked by a spike in oil and gas prices, this challenge affects the economic, environmental and social sectors. Various factors, including geopolitics, climate change, and lack of investment in renewable energy, contribute to this situation. One of the main causes of this crisis is rising geopolitical tensions. Tensions between energy producing countries, such as Russia and Western countries, have caused uncertainty in global energy supplies. Reduced supplies from these countries sent energy prices skyrocketing. Since the beginning of 2022, crude oil prices have increased by up to 70%, triggering inflation in various countries. Apart from geopolitical factors, the shift towards sustainable energy is also a challenge. Although there is a global push to shift to renewable energy, this transition is often not as fast as needed. Existing infrastructure is often inadequate to support a switch to green energy solutions, such as solar and wind. As a result, dependence on fossil fuels is still high, causing price spikes when demand is high. The energy crisis also causes significant social impacts. In many developing countries, access to affordable energy is becoming increasingly difficult. Rising energy costs affect households and small businesses, who often have to choose between paying utility bills or meeting other basic needs. Under these conditions, increasing energy subsidy policies is one of the solutions proposed to protect the communities most affected. In order to overcome this crisis, various countries are starting to look for alternative solutions. Several European countries, for example, are investing in renewable energy projects to reduce dependence on natural gas. Countries such as Germany and France have begun expanding renewable energy grids, with a focus on solar and wind, and improving energy efficiency a top priority. In addition, energy storage is a major focus to improve supply reliability. Storage technologies, such as lithium-ion batteries, are increasingly being used to store energy from renewable sources. However, the challenge of developing efficient storage technology and infrastructure is still needed to support this transition. Consumer behavior is also changing amid the energy crisis. Society is starting to realize the importance of energy efficiency, which encourages the use of energy-saving devices and alternative power sources. Education about wiser energy use is becoming more widespread, with many organizations working to raise awareness of the impacts of energy use. With projected future increases in energy demand and increasing environmental awareness, it is important for countries to collaborate in finding sustainable solutions. International cooperation in research, technology and energy investment, together with a strategic approach to resource management, is key to meeting these challenges. As the energy crisis continues, access to sustainable resources will determine global economic stability in the next few years.