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Iran war sends crude prices soaring as Khamenei son takes chargeTehran (AFP) Mar 9, 2026 The Iran war sent oil prices soaring on Monday after Tehran, under new leader Mojtaba Khamanei, fired a new barrage of missiles at its Gulf neighbours and signalled that the strategic Strait of Hormuz would likely remain shut. ... more 
Trump's limited options to curb Iran war oil price surgeWashington, United States (AFP) Mar 9, 2026 US President Donald Trump is under pressure to curb oil prices sent skyrocketing by the war with Iran, but has only limited tools to fix a problem that is shaking the world economy and is politically toxic at home. ... more 
Bangladesh rations fuel as Mideast war deepens energy crunchDhaka (AFP) Mar 8, 2026 Bangladesh launched fuel rationing on Sunday as the war in the Middle East deepened an energy crunch, creating long queues at filling stations and boiling over into anger. ... more
Trump defends Iran war decision as oil soars above $100New York (AFP) Mar 9, 2026 Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel for the first time in nearly four years on Sunday over worries that the spiralling Middle East war could create prolonged supply disruptions. ... more |
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10 vessels attacked in Hormuz Strait: analystsParis, France (AFP) Mar 8, 2026 About 10 vessels in or near the Strait of Hormuz have come under attack since Iran blocked the strategic waterway in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes, data analysis groups report. ... more 
India says to push ahead with Russian oil importsNew Delhi (AFP) Mar 7, 2026 India said Saturday it was pushing ahead with imports of Russian oil, after a temporary US waiver to import crude from Moscow due war in the Mideast - but adding it did not need Washington's permission. ... more 
US, Israel hit five oil sites in and near Tehran: officialTehran (AFP) Mar 8, 2026 The United States and Israel hit five oil facilities with overnight strikes in and near the Iranian capital, killing four people, an official told state TV on Sunday. ... more 
Six injured in Abu Dhabi and blasts heard in Doha, ManamaAbu Dhabi (AFP) Mar 5, 2026 Debris from a drone injured six people in an industrial zone of the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi on Thursday, while Dubai, Doha and Manama were subjected to missile attacks as Iran pressed on with a retaliation campaign. ... more |
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UK maritime agency reports explosion, oil spill off KuwaitKuwait City (AFP) Mar 5, 2026 A tanker was hit by a 'large explosion' in waters off Kuwait, causing an oil spill, British maritime security agency UKMTO said Thursday, as the US-Iran-Israel war paralysed Gulf shipping. ... more  
Denmark inaugurates first flight with sustainable fuelCopenhagen (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 Denmark on Wednesday inaugurated its first domestic aviation route powered 40-percent by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), an alternative expected to cut CO2 emissions on the route by 3,000 tonnes a year, the airline said. ... more 
Mideast war exposes fragile oil, gas dependencyParis, France (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 As in 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine, the new war in the Middle East is exposing once again how far Europe and others lag in replacing imported fossil fuels with domestic solar and wind power, specialists say. ... more 
China tells oil refiners to suspend exports: Bloomberg reportBeijing (AFP) Mar 5, 2026 China has told its largest oil refiners to suspend exports of diesel and gasoline, Bloomberg News reported Thursday, citing unidentified sources, as the war in the Middle East risks an energy supply crunch. ... more 
China prioritises energy and diplomacy over Iran supportBeijing (AFP) Mar 5, 2026 China has expressed its anger over Israeli-US strikes on Iran but, despite hits to its oil imports, will not risk its interests by confronting Washington and helping its long-standing partner, analysts say. ... more |
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Myanmar drivers scramble for fuel as Mideast war cuts supply Yangon, Myanmar (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 Snaking queues of vehicles waited in Myanmar for shrivelling petrol supplies on Wednesday, with some gas stations shuttered as fuel stocks dried up due to the war in the Middle East. ... more 
China urges all sides to maintain safety in Hormuz StraitBeijing (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 China called on all sides in the Middle East war to maintain safety in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil and gas, and vowed measures to ensure its energy security. ... more 
Iran missile and drone barrages create dilemma for Gulf statesDoha (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 For four days, Iranian missiles and drones have swept Gulf states' cities and infrastructure, sundering ties with Tehran and placing the neighbours on a potential course for greater military confrontation, analysts said. ... more 
Trump says US Navy could escort tankers, Iran aimed to strike firstWashington, United States (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 President Donald Trump said Tuesday the US Navy was ready to escort oil tankers through a crucial Gulf shipping route, as he justified his war on Iran by saying he believed Tehran was about to strike first. ... more 
Will US oil companies be the big winners from the Iran war?New York (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 Energy prices have surged dramatically since the United States and Israel launched their attack on Iran Saturday, and that will almost certainly translate into bigger profits. ... more |
Iran war oil 'chaos' shows value of renewables: UNParis, France (AFP) Mar 2, 2026 The oil and gas price hikes triggered by the war in the Middle East show the importance of renewable energy, which is cheaper and more resilient to global turmoil, the UN's climate chief said Monday. ... more 
Chief of US Southern Command on visit to Venezuela: embassyCaracas (AFP) Feb 19, 2026 The chief of the US military command responsible for strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats off South America, visited Venezuela Wednesday and held talks with interim leader Delcy Rodriguez and her top ministers, its government said. ... more
US renews threat to leave IEAParis, France (AFP) Feb 19, 2026 US Energy Secretary Chris Wright renewed his threat Thursday to pull out of the International Energy Agency, saying Washington would press the organisation to abandon a net-zero agenda 'in the next year or so'. ... more 
Iran, Russia to conduct joint drills in the Sea of OmanTehran (AFP) Feb 18, 2026 Iran and Russia will conduct naval manoeuvres in the Sea of Oman on Thursday, following the latest round of talks between Tehran and Washington in Geneva, Iranian media reported. ... more |
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US energy chief says IEA must 'drop' focus on climate changeParis, France (AFP) Feb 18, 2026 US Energy Secretary Chris Wright urged the International Energy Agency on Wednesday to abandon its work on climate change and focus instead on its founding mission. ... more
Oil prices fall back as 'hopeful' Tehran responds to TrumpNew York (AFP) Feb 17, 2026 Shares vacillated and oil prices dropped back down Tuesday as Tehran gave an encouraging response during talks with US officials in Geneva on Iran's nuclear programme, after days of escalating rhetoric from President Donald Trump. ... more 
US lawmaker moves to shield oil companies from climate casesWashington, United States (AFP) Feb 12, 2026 A US lawmaker is drafting legislation to block a wave of state and local climate-damage lawsuits against fossil fuel companies, advancing a top priority of the oil and gas industry. ... more 
Brazil eyes fossil fuel roadmap 'that unites'Paris, France (AFP) Feb 17, 2026 The hosts of the last UN climate talks want to present a 'roadmap' on reducing dependence on oil, gas and coal that unites nations, they said Tuesday, after a battle over fossil fuels marred the summit in Brazil. ... more |
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Oil in spotlight as Trump's Iran warning rattles sleepy markets Hong Kong (AFP) Feb 17, 2026 Oil prices were in focus Tuesday as US President Donald Trump ramped up threats towards Iran, shaking up markets subdued by holidays in Asia and the United States. ... more 
US forces board ship in Indian Ocean that fled Caribbean blockade: PentagonWashington, United States (AFP) Feb 15, 2026 US forces boarded an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean that violated President Donald Trump's blockade of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean and fled the region, the Pentagon said Sunday. ... more 
Ancient guano drove Chincha coastal powerSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 16, 2026 Archaeologists have linked a humble but potent resource, seabird guano, to the rise of the Chincha Kingdom as a major coastal power in pre-Inca Peru. A new study led by University of Sydney digital ... more 
Chinese captain pleads not guilty to criminal damage of pipelineHong Kong (AFP) Feb 11, 2026 The Chinese captain of a Hong Kong-registered cargo ship pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to criminal damage of a Baltic Sea gas pipeline that was forced to shut down after a leak. ... more |
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Fire at Iraq oil refinery kills one, injures 6 Baghdad (AFP) Feb 9, 2026 A fire at a key oil refinery killed one worker and injured six others on Monday in northern Iraq, authorities said. ... more 
Trump says he welcomes Chinese investment in Venezuelan oilWashington, United States (AFP) Feb 1, 2026 US President Donald Trump said Saturday he would 'welcome' Chinese investment in Venezuela's oil industry as the South American country seeks to revive its battered economy following the ouster of leader Nicolas Maduro. ... more 
Neem seed biochar turns waste into thermal energy storage mediumTokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 04, 2026 As renewable energy deployment accelerates worldwide, managing heat when the sun is not shining or when demand fluctuates remains a core challenge for clean energy systems. Researchers reporting in ... more 
Salt solvent unlocks lignin for next generation biofuel plantsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 03, 2026 Plants grown for fuel crops hold significant untapped energy potential, but a large fraction of that chemical power has been difficult to harness using conventional methods. Researchers at the DOE-f ... more |
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