Oil

Aerial view of dark oil slicks spreading across turquoise Persian Gulf waters near a mangrove-lined coastline, with a distant cargo ship visible.

August 15, 2026

Iran Oil Spill: Trillion-Dollar Pollution Claims as Gulf Contamination Spreads to Qeshm Island

Oil pollution reached Iran’s Qeshm Island on August 10, affecting the country’s largest Persian Gulf island and its mangrove forests. User-generated images showed oil residues coating beaches and shorelines across the northern

Energy·Politics·World

Oil Prices Plunge as US–Iran Pause Military Hostilities

International oil prices dropped sharply on July 27–28 following announcements that the United States and Iran had paused attacks, reducing immediate geopolitical tensions that had pushed crude prices significantly higher in preceding weeks. Benchmark Brent crude fell approximately 8.7 percent

July 28, 2026

UK Renewables Hit 52.5% of Electricity in 2025 — but Gas Still Sets Your Bill as Hormuz Crisis Bites

Energy·UK

UK Renewable Energy 2025: Record 52.5% Share & Plug-In Solar Guide UK Energy · April 2026 Britain’s Grid Runs on Wind & Sun —

Australia Cuts Petrol 32¢ a Litre — But “The Windfall May Fully Disappear,” Warn Economists

Australia·Energy

Australia Cuts Petrol Prices by 32¢ a Litre | KarmActive KarmActive · Fuel & Energy · Australia 2026 Fuel Policy Petrol Drops 32¢ a

Oil slick and thick hydrocarbon residue floating on seawater during the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill in California, showing surface spread patterns of contamination.

Disaster·Environment·Ocean

Mexico Gulf Oil Spill 2026: 785 Tons, No Named Vessel, and NGOs Dispute the Official Story

Mexico Gulf Oil Spill 2026 — Interactive Tracker KarmActive.com ONGOING INVESTIGATION Gulf of Mexico · Environmental Crisis · 2026 Oil, Answers, and 785 Tons in Mexico’s Gulf Waters Fishing halted, coastal communities

Rahul Somvanshi

April 1, 2026

Downtown Anchorage, Alaska, with mid‑rise buildings reflecting in calm water, backed by snow‑covered mountains at sunrise or sunset.

Business·News·USA

Alaska’s $1,000 PFD Coming October: Down 41% From Last Year as Budget Crisis Hits Oil Wealth Shares

Alaska’s 2025 Permanent Fund Dividend will deliver $1,000 to residents’ pockets starting October, creating a modest economic boost as winter heating bills approach. The Alaska Legislature finalized this amount during budget negotiations

Sunita Somvanshi

September 11, 2025

Large green and red oil tanker ship sailing through blue ocean waters

Business·News·USA

US Sanctions 13 Iranian Oil Entities as Chinese Terminals Import 65 Million Barrels

The United States has imposed a fresh round of sanctions targeting Iran’s oil networks, hitting 13 entities and eight vessels involved in transporting Iranian petroleum. The Treasury Department’s action focuses on Greek

Sunita Somvanshi

August 24, 2025

Strait of Hormuz. Photo Source: Flickr/@U.S Pacific Fleet

Business·Energy·Politics

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: US Calls China as Oil Hits $78.53, Could Reach $110 if Iran Blocks 20% of Global Supply

The world’s oil supply chain faces a serious test this week after Iran’s parliament voted to close the Strait of Hormuz – the narrow waterway carrying one-fifth of global petroleum traffic. With

Sunita Somvanshi

June 23, 2025

Energy·Europe·News

EU Cuts Russian Oil Price Cap 25% as 419 Shadow Fleet Vessels Face New Sanctions

The European Union revealed its 18th package of sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, targeting the country’s vital energy and banking sectors in a bid to further pressure Moscow over its war in

Sunita Somvanshi

June 11, 2025

Shell Leman 26A offshore oil and gas installation in the North Sea

Energy·News·USA

Judge Halts Sable Offshore Pipeline Restart Amid $2.5M Daily Loss Claim

A Santa Barbara Superior Court judge has stopped Sable Offshore from restarting its oil pipeline – the same one that caused the devastating 2015 Refugio Oil Spill. Judge Donna Geck issued a

Rahul Somvanshi

June 4, 2025

Representative Image.Photo Source: Arbyreed (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

News·USA

Environmental Lawsuit Hits EPA, Interior, Forest Service for Hiding Rule Rollbacks to Aid Oil Industry

The Center for Biological Diversity sued four federal agencies on April 16, 2025. They want to know what’s happening behind closed doors with plans to cut environmental rules. The lawsuit names the

Govind Tekale

April 17, 2025

Representative Image crude oil investmentes. Photo Source: Terence Wright (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

Energy·News

Saudi Arabia Cuts Oil Prices by $2.30 as OPEC+ Triples Output With 411,000 Barrels Added to May Supply

Saudi Arabia has made its most aggressive move in the oil markets by cutting May crude prices for Asian buyers to four-month lows while simultaneously participating in an unexpected OPEC+ production increase.

Sunita Somvanshi

April 11, 2025

Representative image. Fresh butter in square dish. Photo Source: Searobin (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Health

Butter Increases Death Risk by 15%; Plant Oils Reduce It by 16%

A large-scale study spanning over three decades has found compelling evidence that replacing butter with plant-based oils in your daily diet could significantly reduce your risk of premature death and cancer. Researchers

Tejal Somvanshi

March 9, 2025

Group of five smiling people outside Manchester Crown Court. Photo Source: Just Stop Oil.

Activism·News·UK

Four Just Stop Oil Activists Convicted for Airport Disruption Plan

Greater Manchester Police stopped four Just Stop Oil activists just steps away from attempting to breach Manchester Airport’s security. The group carried bolt cutters, glue, and plans to disrupt thousands of summer

Govind Tekale

February 24, 2025

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