Energy Security

Satellite photograph of the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding coastal waters

September 18, 2026

Energy·USA

Hormuz Tanker Risk and U.S. Gas Prices: Why Pump Costs Can Move Within Days

Your gas bill could rise within days. A military confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow waterway through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil travels — has pushed crude

Energy·World

Saudi East-West Pipeline Halts 5M Barrels Daily Following Drone Strikes During Hormuz Tensions

Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline, an overland oil route carrying crude to the Red Sea, was shut down on September 10 after multiple attacks — and the timing raised immediate questions about global oil supply. The pipeline is one of Saudi

September 15, 2026

Houthis Claim Saudi Base Strike as Mecca Pact Question and Oil Pipeline Shutdown Collide

Energy·Policy·World

A wider escalation chain The latest Houthi claim is not a standalone battlefield update. The group claimed an attack on a Saudi base as

OPEC Revises Oil Demand: What Shifting Forecasts Mean for Energy Prices

Business·Energy

OPEC, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, released updated projections on global oil demand that highlight shifting consumption patterns across developed and developing

Satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman

Business·Energy·Policy

Diesel Prices Keep Climbing: How Global Supply Shocks Hit Your Household Budget

Diesel prices at the pump have surged in recent weeks, and the increases are directly connected to geopolitical tensions and refinery operations halfway around the world. Diesel operates differently in the economy

Sunita Somvanshi

September 12, 2026

Fuel and train infrastructure image for Trump Ukraine diesel strikes article

Energy·Policy·World

Ukraine Drones Strike 3,000+ Kilometers Into Russia: Arctic Gas Plants Hit, Energy Markets Shaken

On September 9, Ukrainian drones reached targets more than 3,000 kilometers into Russian territory. That's roughly the distance from London to North Africa. The targets were gas processing plants in Russia's far

Sunita Somvanshi

September 10, 2026

Global Oil Demand to Reach Record High, CEO of Saudi Aramco Concerned About Future Supplies

Energy·India·World

Russia-India Energy Trade: Hormuz Disruption and Refinery Adjustments

India increased US LPG imports to 73% amid Hormuz constraints. Russia received 68,000 tonnes Indian gasoline; domestic refinery damage reshapes trade flows. Maritime disruption impact.

Govind Tekale

August 27, 2026

Australia fuel security reserve strategic stockpile

Australia·Energy

Australia’s $14.8 Billion Fuel Security Package to Shield Economy from Global Shocks

The Australian government has announced a $14.8 billion investment to strengthen the nation’s fuel security and protect households, businesses, and critical industries from global supply disruptions, as outlined in the 2026-27 Budget

Sunita Somvanshi

August 22, 2026

Aerial view of the Danube River at record low water levels, showing extensive sandbanks exposed along the riverbank with a nuclear cooling tower visible in the distance.

Energy·Environment·Latest·UK·World

Romania Nuclear Shutdown: Danube Drought Forces First Blackout in 23 Years

Romania shuts its only nuclear plant as Danube river hits record lows, cutting 20% of national electricity and threatening Moldova's power supply.

Sunita Somvanshi

August 15, 2026

A Bharat-branded LPG cooking gas cylinder used in Indian households.

Business·Energy·India·Policy

India’s LPG Imports from U.S. Surge to 67% in Six Months

India's US LPG imports jumped from 10 percent in January to 67 percent by August 2026 after the Iran war cut 85 percent of West Asian supply. Petroleum Minister Puri confirmed the

Sunita Somvanshi

August 12, 2026

Capitol setting reflecting shifting healthcare policy and legislative debate

Business·Energy·Policy

Big Oil’s $93B Windfall: How Iran War Inflated Q2 Profits

Big Oil pocketed $93B in Q2 2026 profits after the February 28 Iran war spiked crude to $126 a barrel. Aramco led with $33B as US gasoline hit $4.10/gallon. Trump blasted the

Sunita Somvanshi

August 12, 2026

Indonesia’s push from B40 to B50 aims to cut diesel imports and anchor energy independence while tests run through 2026. Photo Source: Engin Akyurt (Pexels)

Energy·Policy

Windfall Tax on Diesel Exports Jumps 64% to Rs. 25.5 a Litre as India Moves to Protect Domestic Fuel Supply

India raises windfall tax on fuel exports from August 3: diesel to Rs. 25.5/litre, ATF to Rs. 22/litre. How export duties steer refiners toward domestic supply.

Sunita Somvanshi

August 5, 2026