Keywords: Energy policy


Nabil Benabdallah and Charafat Afailal Return to Morocco’s Government After Earlier Departures

The appointment of Nabil Benabdallah and Charafat Afailal to Morocco’s new government marks a notable return for two figures from the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS), whose previous experiences in government ended under different circumstances. Both politicians have rejoined the executive......

Germany considers annual household fee to fund strategic gas reserve

Germany is considering a new strategic natural gas reserve designed to protect the country against major supply disruptions, with a draft proposal suggesting that households could contribute through an annual fee of up to €7.20. The plan aims to strengthen national energy security but has reportedly......

US-Russia Diesel Agreement: Trump Seeks Lower Fuel Prices as Ukraine Objects

A reported agreement between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to facilitate the sale of Russian diesel fuel has triggered a diplomatic dispute with Ukraine, exposing tensions between Washington’s efforts to curb fuel prices and Kyiv’s opposition to measures that......

Trump announces further measures to address rising diesel prices

US President Donald Trump has signalled further measures to address rising diesel prices, announcing that his administration will make a major statement on the fuel market. Speaking during an event at the White House, Trump said the government was preparing a significant announcement, following recent......

Brazil cuts fuel taxes two weeks before presidential runoff

Brazil's government has announced new tax exemptions on fuel and an expansion of existing subsidies in an effort to contain prices, just under two weeks before a closely contested presidential runoff. The measures come as the cost of fuel remains a major concern for voters preparing to choose between......

Trump administration rules out oil export ban as fuel prices climb

The administration of US President Donald Trump has signaled that it is not currently planning to ban exports of crude oil or refined fuels as a way of bringing down rising energy prices in the domestic market. The position comes as high gasoline and diesel costs create increasing political pressure......

EU energy policy faces renewed clash over renewables and nuclear power after 2030

The European Union is heading toward a new political debate over the future of its energy policy after 2030, as the European Commission seeks to maintain separate targets for renewable energy while a group of nuclear-supporting member states calls for nuclear power to receive equal recognition as a low-carbon......

United States: Donald Trump Declares State of Emergency to Protect the Electric Grid

American President Donald Trump proclaimed a national state of emergency on Wednesday to enhance the protection of the United States' electric grid against potential risks associated with certain equipment manufactured abroad. The decision, announced by the White House, places the security of energy......

Saudi Arabia: Trump Links Civil Nuclear Agreement to Normalization with Israel

The U.S.-Saudi nuclear file enters a new phase. President Donald Trump has submitted a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress, officially opening the parliamentary review period mandated by U.S. legislation. However, the future of the agreement is closely tied to another, much......