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thehindu.com | 1 hrs. 36 min. ago

Russian delegation to take part in G20 energy meeting, Zelenskyy willing to meet Putin

The United States holds this year's presidency of the Group of 20 major economies, which comprises 19 countries plus the European Union and the African Union, and culminates in a leaders' summit in Miami in December

cnbc.com | 2 hrs. 16 min. ago

GM plans U.S. battery development as Trump's DOT attacks Ford for China ties

Most battery cells currently rely on raw materials from China. GM is seeking to establish domestic supply chains both for EVs and energy storage.

defence-blog.com | 2 hrs. 55 min. ago

Tiny nuclear reactors headed to a Georgia U.S. Army base

The U.S. Army has selected Fort Benning, Georgia, as one of five military bases that will host nuclear microreactors under a new Pentagon energy resilience initiative called the Janus Program, Army officials announced August 26, 2026. Fort Benning will pair with California-based Radiant Industries to install three of the company’s one-megawatt Kaleidos microreactors, adding a […]

aljazeera.com | 4 hrs. 24 min. ago

BRICS nations urge smooth flow of global trade, supply chains, energy

Joint declaration at BRICS urges need to work together to maintain smooth flow of global trade, supply chains and energy

koreatimes.co.kr | 5 hrs. 46 min. ago

President Lee reassures public over oil prices amid escalating Middle East tensions

President Lee Jae Myung reassured Koreans on Saturday that the government is taking all necessary measures to stabilize oil prices amid a surge in global crude prices caused by escalating tensions in the Middle East. In a post on the social media platform X, Lee highlighted the government's efforts to diversify crude oil imports to reduce the country's reliance on the Middle East, with the region's share of imports falling from about 70 percent to 50 percent. He also cited measures including oil price caps, export controls and a strategic oil reserve swap system. Lee reaffirmed the government's commitment to cracking down on oil hoarding and price collusion, while compensating local refiners for losses stemming from government price stabilization measures. "You don't have to worry about oil prices at all," Lee wrote. The remarks came as disruptions in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz fueled concerns over global energy supplies, pushing oil prices back above $100 per barrel. Adding to the supply concerns, Saudi Arabia shut down its East-West pipeline after the key oil conduit came under

rferl.org | 6 hrs. 24 min. ago

Washington Warns US Companies Over Dealing With Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan

The US State Department has urged American companies to exercise extreme caution when considering business transactions with Taliban-ruled Afghanistan after a former US official attended the signing of a deal between a Saudi energy group and the hard-line authorities.

csmonitor.com | 6 hrs. 30 min. ago

Trump has prioritized oil and minerals. Lower prices haven’t followed.

President Trump says America should take advantage of its natural resources to grow jobs and cut household energy bills. Those goals remain out of reach.

kyivpost.com | 10 hrs. 34 min. ago

Russian Official to Attend G20 Energy Talks in Houston Despite Previous EU Protests

A Russian official will attend G20 energy talks in Houston weeks after Moscow’s return to an in-person G20 meeting drew protests from European officials over the war in Ukraine.

livemint.com | 10 hrs. 53 min. ago

US-Iran war: As conflict widens, more waterways become unsafe for oil exports, raising fears of energy crisis

As tensions escalate in the Middle East with no diplomatic resolution in sight, growing disruptions to key oil-shipping waterways are raising fears of a global energy crisis.

france24.com | 15 hrs. 8 min. ago

Iran-backed Houthis seize near control of vital Bab el-Mandeb shipping lane

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels captured the strategic Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, located at the southern entrance to the Red Sea, officials said on Friday. The lightning move opens a new front in the Iran war and threatens energy supplies, especially Saudi oil exports, from passing through one of the world's key shipping lanes.

thehindu.com | 15 hrs. 34 min. ago

BRICS Summit 2026 updates on Sept.11: PM Modi stresses need to protect navigation, seafarers in talks with Iran's Pezeshkian

Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier met Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi for wide-ranging talks on boosting bilateral trade, defence, energy and critical minerals

ft.com | 15 hrs. 39 min. ago

[$] Houthis seize Red Sea islands in lightning offensive

Advance against Saudi-backed forces cements Yemeni rebels’ control over vital shipping artery and roils energy markets

arstechnica.com | 16 hrs. 41 min. ago

Trump's forced coal plant extensions thrown out by judge

The Department of Energy declared an "emergency" when none existed.

axios.com | 17 hrs. 38 min. ago

Record diesel prices stoke food inflation, transportation costs

The record price of diesel threatens to stoke inflation at a time when consumers are already price-sensitive and businesses are reeling from higher costs due to trade tensions. Why it matters: Diesel is a key cost throughout the supply chain, meaning soaring prices could eventually show up in what consumers pay for everything from groceries to household goods.Driving the news: The national average price of a gallon of diesel topped $6 for the first time ever, AAA said Friday, Axios' Ben Berkowitz reports.That's up 60% from a year earlier.Between the lines: Food prices could be among the first places consumers feel the ripple effects, executives said this week.At grocery chain Kroger, which has been trying to keep a lid on prices: "I would expect that the pressure is actually going to mount," CEO Greg Foran said Friday on an earnings call.At pork producer Smithfield Foods: "That impact is beginning to flow through in the second half of the year," CFO Mark Hall said Thursday.At Hormel Foods: "With the Iran war and the spike in diesel costs, that's been something we've had to confront," interim CEO Jeffrey Ettinger said Wednesday.But the effects extend well beyond food.For example, at Newell Brands — whose portfolio includes Rubbermaid, Sharpie and Coleman — the inflationary impacts of energy costs have far exceeded the company's initial estimates."It's either resin, which is obviously dependent on the price of oil, or it is direct transportation costs, i.e., diesel," CFO Mark Erceg said Tuesday.The big picture: Energy prices have spiked since President Trump launched the war with Iran, which prompted the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane.The latest Energy Information Administration outlook expects retail diesel to average $4.40 a gallon in 2027, up 33 cents, or 8.2%, from its previous forecast of $4.07, Axios' Rebecca Falconer and Ben Geman reported.The average price of unleaded gasoline has also spiked, rising by $1.11 over the last year to $4.30 per gallon as of Friday, according to AAA.By the numbers: 47 of the 50 states have experienced an increase in average diesel prices of more than $2 per gallon over the last year, according to GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan.The economy is facing an extra $300 million in diesel costs every 24 hours.California is poised to become the first state with average diesel prices above $8 — with many stations already above $9, according to GasBuddy.The bottom line: Record diesel prices are turning the energy shock into a broader cost shock for businesses and consumers.

thedailybeast.com | 19 hrs. 26 min. ago

Scouted: Fuel Your Next Workout With These Energizing Fall-Flavored Treats

John Arano, UnsplashScouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission.Fall is (almost) officially here, but autumn flavors have already hit the shelves. If you’re looking to skip the sugary pumpkin spice latte this season and get an energy boost with cleaner treats, there are plenty of fall-forward options to add to your arsenal. From delicious candy apple energy drinks to pumpkin spice protein bars, The Vitamin Shoppe is ready to fuel your workouts with tasty fall flavors.One of our favorites is Gorilla Mind’s energy drinks. Just in time for fall, Gorilla Mind is introducing a new, crisp, and nostalgic flavor: candy apple. Sweet but not overly sugary, this clean energy drink is formulated to support energy without the jitters, enhance focus, and level up your workouts. Read more at The Daily Beast.

nbcnews.com | 20 hrs. 57 min. ago

Lutnick says promised $5,000 checks for Americans won't come from taxpayer dollars

In a wide-ranging interview, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick spoke about the $5,000 checks Republicans are promising if they win the midterms, the Trump administration's trade war with Canada and rising energy costs. NBC News’ Christine Romans reports.

abcnews.com | 21 hrs. 2 min. ago

Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open

A federal court is declaring that the Energy Department exceeded its authority when it forced a Michigan coal-fired power plant to stay open past its scheduled retirement date last year

theguardian.com | 23 hrs. 15 min. ago

North Sea gasfield decision likely delayed until after Holborn and St Pancras byelection

Greens accuse Labour of hiding position to avoid criticism before contest, in which Zack Polanski is standingA decision on approving the controversial Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea is to be delayed until later this autumn, with the Greens accusing Labour of hiding their position before the crucial Holborn and St Pancras byelection.Miatta Fahnbulleh, the energy secretary, had been poised to give her recommendation to approve the Jackdaw field off the coast of Aberdeen next week. Continue reading...

theguardian.com | 23 hrs. 22 min. ago

North Sea gasfield decision likely delayed until after Holborn and St Pancras byelection

Greens accuse Labour of hiding position to avoid criticism before contest, in which Zack Polanski is standingA decision on approving the controversial Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea is to be delayed until later this autumn, with the Greens accusing Labour of hiding their position before the crucial Holborn and St Pancras byelection.Miatta Fahnbulleh, the energy secretary, had been poised to give her recommendation to approve the Jackdaw field off the coast of Aberdeen next week. Continue reading...

euronews.com | 23 hrs. 54 min. ago

US inflation holds at 3.4% as monthly price rises hit fastest pace since May

US consumer prices rose 3.4% in the year to August, unchanged from July and exactly in line with expectations, but the monthly increase of 0.4% was the sharpest since May, a sign the energy shock is starting to bite four days before a Federal Reserve decision markets expect will deliver a rate hike.

euronews.com | 1 days ago

US inflation holds at 3.4% as monthly price rises hit fastest pace since May

US consumer prices rose 3.4% in the year to August, unchanged from July and exactly in line with expectations, but the monthly increase of 0.4% was the sharpest since May, a sign the energy shock is starting to bite four days before a Federal Reserve decision markets expect will deliver a rate hike.

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Modi-Putin Talks: Trade, nuclear energy and critical minerals

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Fire erupts at Vishwa Samudra Bio-Energy Plant in Nellore district

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

From savings groups to solar entrepreneurs: Telangana’s SHG women take the leap

Across Telangana, women’s self-help groups are moving beyond savings and livelihoods to become owners of solar power plants, creating clean energy, generating income and building valuable community assets

thehill.com | 1 days ago

Diesel prices top $6, setting new record

The average price of diesel in the U.S. hit a new record Friday, as the ongoing conflict with Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries strain the global energy supply. The average cost of a gallon of diesel in the U.S. was up to around $6.05 on Friday morning, according to AAA. This marks...

solarpowerworldonline.com | 1 days ago

Delaware advances 16 MW of community solar projects

Four new community solar projects are moving forward in Delaware, supporting efforts to expand clean energy, strengthen the electric grid and improve energy affordability for Delaware households. The solar projects in Seaford, Townsend and Clayton were accepted into Delaware’s JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator Program and are expected to generate more than 16 MW of solar energy… The post Delaware advances 16 MW of community solar projects appeared first on Solar Power World.

theguardian.com | 1 days ago

US consumer prices stayed high in August as Iran war pushed energy costs up

Annualized inflation rate was 3.4%, same as July, and core inflation, which omits energy and food prices, was up to 2.4%US consumer prices remained stubbornly high in August as the end of the ceasefire between the US and Iran pushed energy prices up, according to data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Friday.The annualized inflation rate was 3.4%, the same as it was in July. The most recent peak was seen in May, when the inflation rate hit a three-year high at 4.2%. Core inflation, which strips out volatile energy and food prices, increased to 2.4% in August. Continue reading...

newsbeep.com | 1 days ago

Electrification is Reshaping Global Economy and Kazakhstan Has Lot at Stake

ASTANA – The global energy transition is often discussed through the language of climate targets, emissions cuts and…

scmp.com | 1 days ago

Beijing freezes plant approvals for energy-storage batteries amid overcapacity fears

Beijing has put a freeze on new approvals of production facilities for energy-storage batteries amid worries about excess supply and vicious price competition, according to industry officials. Companies had not been allowed to add new capacity since May, as key regulators like the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) stepped in to curb a construction spree that risked creating severe overcapacity despite rising demand from renewable-energy projects around the world, the sources...

newsbeep.com | 1 days ago

Electrification is Reshaping Global Economy and Kazakhstan Has Lot at Stake

ASTANA – The global energy transition is often discussed through the language of climate targets, emissions cuts and…

politico.com | 1 days ago

A solar industrial complex is turning Republicans into believers

A Georgia solar-panel factory — and the jobs it provides — is making renewable energy fans out of state Republicans.