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Ukraine's Refinery Strikes Push Russia Into a Fuel Crisis

After weeks of trying to downplay the impact of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries, the Kremlin acknowledged this weekend that Russia faces fuel shortages and a fuel crisis that needs further government intervention to solve. A few weeks ago, regional governors across Russia rushed to downplay the fuel crisis, seeking to assure residents that supply is tight only at limited gas stations and there is no need to panic about shortages. Apparently, this narrative couldn’t be contained for

How the Hormuz Crisis Turned Southeast Asia Into a Solar Powerhouse

The United States and Iran have stepped back from the brink of all-out war, but the ceasefire that followed nearly four months of fighting is still being tested by flare-ups around the Strait of Hormuz. One outcome of the crisis, though, is already clear: the clean energy transition is speeding up, and shows no sign of slowing. The war is just the latest in a string of conflicts to send shockwaves through oil and gas markets in recent years, leaving global leaders increasingly wary of dependence

Switzerland returns famed Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Swiss authorities on Monday returned 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in a ceremony at the National Museum in Lagos, the latest addition to the nation’s growing collection of repatriated treasures. Countries across Africa have been pushing in recent years for the restitution of artefacts and artworks taken during the colonial period – including Nigeria’s famed Benin Bronzes, which were looted as spoils of war by the British and today are scattered in museums and private collections across the...

Want to hear from the people who sold their QQQ (and other Nsdq 100) because of the addition of SpaceX

I'm just curious if people sold and generated huge tax liabilities because people on reddit told them that SPCX was going to be the new Mag8, if you were surprised to learn that it will actually only represent about 15bps of the index? Was it worth the tax bill to find out that it doesn't impact 99.85% of the index? submitted by /u/Successful-Tea-5733 [link] [comments]

This rare, widening gap between Big Tech and semiconductor stocks is flashing a warning for the broader market

Semiconductor stocks have surged more than 80% this year, riding a wave of AI demand from the “Magnificent Seven.” Meanwhile, the companies writing those checks find themselves in correction territory.

China's Coal Habit Is Outpacing Its Clean Energy Boom

A recent social media post from a meteorologist with a large following made a claim that deserves a closer look. The post argued that it is a myth that China is responsible for rapidly rising carbon dioxide emissions, and it has been shared hundreds of times. The following graphic attached to the post, from Our World in Data, showed annual carbon dioxide emissions by world region. It also showed something that undercut the claim: China’s emissions have surged this century and now represent the l

Putin Acknowledges Russia Faces Fuel Supply Issues

Russian President Vladimir Putin said fuel supply problems persist for motorists and businesses.

Oil Rises as Peace Talks Resume

Crude climbed after the US and Iran signaled renewed diplomacy while investors monitored shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

ADNOC,  Eni Acquire Stakes In Gas Blocks Linked To Argentina’s LNG Project

Abu Dhabi’s XRG, the international investment arm of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and Italy’s Eni S.p.A. (NYSE:E) have officially signed agreements to acquire minority stakes in three upstream gas blocks linked to the Argentina LNG export project. The transaction involves the Meseta Buena Esperanza, Aguada Villanueva and Las Tacanas unconventional gas blocks located in Argentina’s prolific Vaca Muerta shale basin. Under the newly signed Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs), XRG and

Couple detained in France after 15-month-old twin girls die of dehydration

French police on Monday detained a couple after their 15-month-old twin daughters died of suspected dehydration, a source close to the investigation said. The couple’s four other children, aged three, four, five and six, were hospitalised with dehydration but were not in life-threatening condition, the source said. The parents alerted emergency services in the northern town of Beuvrages after discovering the twins in their beds, a police source said. Preliminary findings indicate that the...

The AI Power Boom Is Reopening the Public Utility Debate

Following the June 2026 primary elections in NYC, in which democratic socialist Mayor Mamdani’s preferred slate enjoyed considerable electoral success, much has been written about the political implications. Our take is really simple. The last time the democratic socialists gained power, especially in major US cities, many of their policies were adopted by Progressives or New Dealers. In either case, that meant a far more intrusive regulatory environment for utilities. The Progressives laid the

Russia Adds New Vessel To Dark Fleet Amid Arctic 2 LNG Ramp Up

Arctic Express, a newly flagged Russian LNG tanker, has picked up a cargo of liquefied natural gas from a floating storage facility used by ‌Arctic LNG 2 project, marking the latest addition to Russia’s dark fleet as LNG output from the U.S.-santioned project ramps up, Reuters reported on Monday. The 19-year old vessel was previously called the Queen Cassiopeia and sailed under a Sierra Leone flag while managed by a Greek firm; however, its ownership was transferred to St. Petersburg-based SMP T

ING: Oil Prices Have Overshot To The Downside

Global oil prices have collapsed back to pre-war levels, trading down near $70 per barrel, with a potential peace deal between the U.S. and Iran helping calm global markets and prompting the removal of massive war risk premiums from energy valuations. However, oil prices edged higher on Monday, with Brent crude for August delivery climbing 0.74% to trade at $72.54/bbl at 9.25am ET, with escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran sparking fresh fears of shipping disruptions i

Canada Sees an Opening in China’s Latest Trade Squeeze on Japan

China widened its trade dragnet on Japan Monday, adding 20 more entities, including units of Mitsubishi Electric, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Komatsu, to its export control blacklist. The timing undercuts Beijing's argument that Tokyo has nowhere else to turn. Three days earlier, Canada wrapped up its largest-ever trade mission to Japan with a pointed pitch: build the next critical minerals supply chain with Ottawa instead. International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu, who led roughly 300 del

Is Libya Quietly Becoming the Biggest Oil Prize the West Can’t Afford to Ignore?

At around the same time as OPEC raised its long-term oil demand forecast for the third consecutive year — now expecting global consumption to rise 19 million barrels per day (bpd), or 18%, by 2050 — Libya’s state-owned National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced that the country’s oil production is now at the highest level in 13 years. Its current 1.487 million bpd crude output is just a whisker away from the NOC’s short-term strategy of producing 1.5 million bpd of oil, which opens the way for the

Renewable fuels seem to be picking up steam. Is the space oversaturated or prime for consolidation by the big boys?

Seems like the perfect storm for renewable fuels is finally here, bipartisan support, X15N RNG engine adoption, high/sticky diesel prices, the big boys like chevron, BP, Loves, all seem to want in. I like Opal fuels myself they make pretty solid profits and they should continue to grow for the foreseeable future… but I also see so many small renewable fuel producers, is the space oversaturated or are the big boys about to go on a shopping spree? submitted by /u/Fwhometeam [link] [comments]

Philippines Becomes World's Top Solar Panel Buyer

Philippines to the highest in the world since the Iran war began, according to customs data cited by Reuters. Amid soaring electricity prices and a supply crunch in fossil fuels, many Filipinos have opted to install rooftop solar panels over the past three months. The spending on solar panels in the Southeast Asian country, which has been one of the worst-hit Asian economies in the energy supply crisis triggered by the Middle East conflict, topped $407 million between March 1 and May 31, per Chi

Russia's Fuel Crisis Deepens as Putin Acknowledges Growing Gasoline Shortages

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged what outside experts, many regional officials, and everyday citizens have already noticed: Russia is facing energy shortages, causing major problems for citizens and industries. "You are well aware that ‌problems for drivers and for businesses persist," Putin said on June 28. "Unfortunately, there are still lines at gas stations." "We have to reduce to a minimum the impact of terrorist attacks on our civilian targets and infrastructure," apparently r

Society: Survey – US national pride has declined significantly

The national pride of US citizens has diminished. Despite the less positive view of one's own country and its history, identity is still very important for most people.

Industry: The metal and electrical industries are investing less and are moving jobs abroad

Many companies want to reduce their production and limit their expenses for the current year. It is no longer attractive to invest in Germany.

As one Australian Army brigade bulks up with armor, its fuel and ammo needs spike

The formation is expected to burn through 300,000 liters of diesel per day during high-intensity operations, compared with 40,000 liters previously.

Pakistan Plans to Boost LPG Imports and Mulls Cheaper Oil Supply from Iran

Pakistan will raise its imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Iran and considers the idea of importing cheaper crude oil from the Islamic Republic, Pakistani Minister of Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, has said. Pakistan, which is a key mediator in the U.S.-Iran negotiations, has kept close relations with Iran throughout the latest Middle East crisis, and has relied on negotiating directly with Iran safe passage of LNG carriers from Qatar bound for Pakistan during the crisis. Now that the

Navy sees scores of applications for tech-focused Reserve unit, mirroring Army push

The Navy is trying to entice senior engineers, software architects and other technical leaders in the civilian world for the new unit.

Japan launches CFIUS-style foreign investment screening panel

Halliburton, Valero and 3 More Stocks Set Up for a Fragile Hormuz Truce

Brent crude has fallen more than 20% in the past month, sliding from triple digits during the worst of the Iran war to around $72 a barrel today. WTI sits near $70. That kind of move usually means one thing: the crisis is over. It isn't, not quite. The Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint that carries roughly a fifth of the world's seaborne oil, spent nearly four months effectively shut after the U.S. and Israel struck Iran on Feb. 28. Iran mined the strait, fired on tankers and closed the lane to a

Financial barometer: Savings banks see less demand for loans

The Iran war is causing lasting uncertainty for German companies. The result is less investment. Hopes now rest on the negotiations between the USA and Iran.

Oil prices near pre-war levels — but persistent supply risks could spark a rebound, analysts warn

Commodity strategists warn that Iranian leverage in the Strait of Hormuz will continue to weigh on oil markets and shipping costs.

Pakistan Urgently Seeks LNG

Pakistan is seeking to buy liquefied natural gas for delivery this week as a string of attacks in the Strait of Hormuz disrupts flows of the super-chilled fuel.

Gulf Producers Race to Load Oil and LNG as Hormuz Stays Open

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar continue loading oil and LNG onto vessels at their Persian Gulf ports despite the attacks on two commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz and the weekend tensions between the U.S. and Iran. The Middle Eastern producers are rushing to load oil and LNG while the Strait of Hormuz is formally open, even if traffic has slowed since Friday, due to the attack on a fully-laden oil supertanker in the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported on Monday, quoti

North America Rig Count Rises for 8 Straight Weeks

North America added 21 rigs week on week, according to Baker Hughes' latest North America rotary rig count.