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— 7:56:51 AMNSW promises more fast chargers and electric trucks in revamped EV policy
Premier Chris Minns says policy will help road users save money while making Australia more resilient to future energy shocksFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnother 1,000 electric vehicle chargers will arrive in New Sou
On the streets of Dublin I met fuel protesters and the people who support them – yet our leaders still don’t get it | Caelainn Hogan
The Iran war has exposed the country’s reliance on fossil fuels – and its wilful neglect of people’s basic needsUp in the driver’s seat of a lime green CLAAS tractor, a young man called Dylan told me he was the second tractor to arrive on O’Connell Street, Dublin’s main street, for fuel protests tha
Oil prices ease on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks
Crude prices jumped above $100 on Monday after talks failed between the two sides at the weekend.
Oil Traders Bet on Diplomacy Even as Physical Supply Tightens
Oil prices edged lower in early Asian trade on Tuesday, giving up gains from the previous session as hopes of diplomatic progress between the U.S. and Iran tempered fears of a further supply shock. At the time of writing, Brent crude was trading at $98.08, down 1.28% on the day, while West Texas Int
Iran war live: Trump says Tehran wants deal amid US blockade in Hormuz
Iran accuses US of committing piracy as thousands rally in Tehran against the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Oilfield Service Crunch Is Here
On March 9th, I wrote in an article for Oilprice.com titled “Why $100 Oil Isn’t Going to Spark a New Shale Boom.” My point, nine days into Operation Epic Fury, was that “No one—that I know—is carrying on much about the recent jump in prices, let alone cheering them on. Outside of thinking we'd
The UK needs more North Sea gas; imports from the US are the real enemy | Nils Pratley
Transition to a cleaner future takes time and we need supplies that are the least polluting and have the lowest costUK households to be urged to use more power this summer as renewables soarTerrific news: despite turmoil in the strait of Hormuz, the UK will have sufficient supplies of gas to meet de
UK households to be urged to use more power this summer as renewables soar
Incentives to absorb surplus wind and solar energy could help balance the grid and lower billsThe UK needs more North Sea gas, not greater reliance on US imports | Nils PratleyHouseholds will be called on to boost their consumption of Great Britain’s record renewable energy this summer to help balan
China Has Turned To Central Asia To Mitigate Middle East Oil Supply Risk
The war in Iran has evolved into a global economic crisis, driving up energy prices and forcing major shifts in shipping and trade routes. Ongoing military strikes have caused significant disruptions at critical chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz, forcing governments to urgently secure alternativ
UN urges ‘all parties’ to respect navigation in Strait of Hormuz
UN Secretary-General is calling on ‘all parties’ to respect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Energy prices rise despite Jones Act suspension by Trump
Shipping costs have increased by more than 10 percent in the past month due to the US-Israel war on Iran.
Time to Plan for Months of Oil, Gas Shortage
Global oil production has been slashed by as much as 11 million barrels daily amid the Middle East war. With the latest attempt at ending the hostilities failing, chances are the supply disruption will last a while, and then it would take months to restore production to its full size, even in the be
New White House report has plans to fix US housing shortage of 10 million
A new report lays out a blueprint for how more home construction would help the middle class and the overall economy.
Finland Is About to Open the World's First Permanent Nuclear Waste Site
Nuclear energy is experiencing a resurgence in popularity on a global scale, thanks to a resurgence in energy security anxieties worldwide. The AI boom has majorly ramped up energy demand projections around the world at the same time that climate pledges are inching dangerously close with perilously
Oil Climbs but Truce Hopes Cap Gains
Analysts warn current prices understate the severity of supply disruptions and recovery timelines.
World’s Top Oil Trader Hit by Massive Loss on Bets Gone Wrong
The legendary derivatives trading team at Vitol Group, the world’s largest oil trader, has reportedly lost hundreds of millions of U.S. dollars on oil bets that went very wrong as the war in the Middle East roiled global markets and trapped physical supply at the Strait of Hormuz. Vitol’s star trade
Trump Signals High Gas Prices Through November Midterms
U.S. President Donald Trump has acknowledged that gasoline prices might remain high through the November 2026 midterm elections, a rare admission of the potential political fallout from the ongoing war in the Middle East. Trump told Fox News' Maria Bartiromo that gas prices could "stay the same
US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas
Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.
Policy Failure Is Dragging Ecuador’s Oil Sector Lower
Ecuador, once a stable mid-tier oil producer in Latin America, is now facing a structural energy decline that is increasingly spilling over into regional instability. Production has fallen sharply in recent years, dropping to around 349,000 barrels per day in 2025, an 8.5% annual decline, while fuel
Why Europe’s Best Energy Startups Are Leaving
Europe has long punched above its weight in research excellence, innovation clusters and academic talent. And yet, when it comes to growing global businesses, particularly in deep technology and energy transition sectors, Europe routinely sees its most promising companies relocate or expand outside
