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Diesel prices in France up by 10 cents since start of year

Diesel fuel prices in France have risen by about ten cents per liter since the beginning of the year, according to calculations based on official data. This increase reflects a continuing upward trend at the pump, with diesel now averaging around €1.67 per liter. At the same time, prices for gasoline......

Japan suspends reactor at world’s largest nuclear power plant one day after restart

Japanese authorities have halted operations at a reactor in the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the largest nuclear facility in the world, only a day after it was restarted. The shutdown was ordered following the detection of a technical issue related to the reactor’s control rod system. Tokyo......

Spain considers extending life of key nuclear power plant

Spanish authorities are reviewing a request to prolong the operation of the Almaraz nuclear power plant, originally scheduled to shut down in 2028. The proposal, submitted by energy firms Endesa, Iberdrola, and Naturgy, reflects renewed concerns over energy stability following a massive power outage......

MENA shifts toward renewables, nuclear, and gas as energy demand surges

The International Energy Agency (IEA) released a new report analyzing energy diversification strategies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The report highlights that MENA has become one of the fastest-growing contributors to global electricity demand since 2000, with demand tripling by 2024.......

European leaders gather to address energy crisis amid rising concerns

European leaders convened this week to strategize a path forward on the continent’s escalating energy crisis, as soaring prices and dwindling supplies continue to pressure both households and industries. The summit, held in Brussels, brought together heads of state from across the European Union......

California Republican criticizes Democrats for blocking offshore oil project revival

California's top Republican in the State Senate, Brian Jones, has praised the Trump administration for reviving the Santa Ynez Unit oil project off the state's coast. This comes after years of opposition from prominent Democrats, including Rep. Adam Schiff, following the 2015 shutdown caused......

Pedro Sánchez addresses the electrical blackout without clarifying its causes

Pedro Sánchez remains enveloped in uncertainty regarding the reasons behind the electrical blackout that struck Spain on April 28. This morning, the Prime Minister attended the Congress of Deputies to provide updates on the situation, delivering a speech devoid of concrete details, lacking conclusive......

Spain's energy debate ignited by recent blackout

A fierce debate has erupted in Spain regarding the potential role of renewable energy in the recent blackout that disrupted millions of lives. While officials attempt to downplay any connection, the discourse surrounding the country's energy policies has intensified. The conservative newspaper ABC......

Global oil demand forecast lowered by IEA amid trade tensions

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised its global oil demand growth forecast for 2025, citing "escalating trade tensions" linked to U.S. tariffs. After a period of relative calm, global oil markets have been shaken by a wave of tariff announcements in early April, according to the......