Keywords: Energy crisis


Hormuz shipping disruption raises fears of a global food security crisis

Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are raising concerns about a potential global food security crisis, as interruptions to the strategic waterway threaten supplies of fertilizers and other agricultural inputs. John Denton, secretary general of the International Chamber of Commerce,......

Trump says Europe is being eaten alive as energy crisis deepens

US President Donald Trump said Europe was being “eaten alive” by mounting problems during a speech in Texas, using an ambiguous phrase as the continent faces renewed pressure from soaring energy and fuel prices. “Look at what’s happened to Europe. They’re being eaten alive,”......

UK households face another rise in energy bills

British households are facing renewed pressure from rising energy costs, with the latest increase in the regulated price cap pushing the typical annual bill to £1,723 from October. The 4% rise comes as the government faces growing calls to provide additional support ahead of its October 28 budget. The......

Senegal power cuts return as heat drives electricity demand

Senegal is once again dealing with disruptions to its electricity supply, as repeated power cuts affect households, businesses and professional activities during a period of intense heat. The interruptions have revived memories of an earlier period when power shortages were a frequent feature of daily......

Diesel prices hit record highs across Europe amid energy market disruption

Diesel prices across the European Union have reached record levels, adding to pressure on households and businesses as energy markets continue to face significant disruption. The average price of diesel at EU filling stations climbed to around €2.23 per litre, up from approximately €2.16 a......

Trump escalates Cuba rhetoric at UN as Havana denounces ‘lies’ and ‘slander’

U.S. President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York to deliver a stark assessment of Cuba, declaring that the island’s communist government was under unprecedented pressure and would eventually fall. Trump described Cuba as a failed state and said that......

Fuel shock in France: diesel hits new record as petrol prices surge

The price of diesel in France has climbed to a new record, reaching an average of €2.4097 per litre on Sunday as disruptions linked to the geopolitical crisis continue to weigh on fuel supplies. The latest figure, compiled from prices reported at more than 8,700 service stations, represents another......

Cuba: Electricity Slowly Restores After Nationwide Outage

A new large-scale blackout plunged Cuba into darkness on Saturday, before a gradual restoration of the power grid. The national electricity company reported that it had reconnected 14 of the island's 15 provinces, as the country faces a persistent energy crisis. Power Grid Gradually Restored Cuba began......

European gas prices surpass $1,000 as energy market pressures intensify

European natural gas prices have climbed above $1,000 per 1,000 cubic metres for the first time since December 2022, highlighting renewed pressure on the continent’s energy market as concerns over supply and geopolitical risks continue to weigh on prices. October futures on the Dutch TTF benchmark,......