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European gas prices surge as Iran ceasefire nears expiration

Global economic risks are intensifying as energy prices climb and geopolitical tensions persist between the United States and Iran. Seven weeks into the conflict, policymakers and economists warn of mounting stagflation pressures, driven by rising costs, slowing growth, and constrained monetary policy.......

US energy chief warns gas prices may remain above $3 per gallon until next year

Gas prices in the United States could remain above $3 per gallon well into next year, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright, who pointed to ongoing geopolitical tensions and market uncertainty as key factors influencing fuel costs. Speaking in a televised interview, Wright said that while prices......

European gas prices rise as Iran ceasefire deadline nears

European natural gas prices moved higher on Thursday as markets weighed uncertainty around ongoing diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran, with a fragile ceasefire set to expire within days. The benchmark Dutch TTF contract climbed about 2 percent on April 16 to roughly 42.24 euros per......

EU warns gas prices will stay high for years after war damage

Europe will face elevated natural gas prices for years, even under the most optimistic scenario, the EU’s energy chief has warned, citing extensive damage to production infrastructure in the Gulf during the war involving Iran. The disruption has already tightened global supply and driven sharp......

Spanish wind sector warns EU windfall tax could slow clean energy investment

Finance ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Austria have urged the European Commission to introduce an EU-wide windfall tax on energy companies, as fuel prices surge בעקבות geopolitical tensions. In a joint letter dated April 3 and addressed to climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra,......

European solar power saved over €3 billion in fossil fuel costs during Iran war price surge

A new analysis has found that solar generation across Europe saved the continent more than €3 billion in fossil fuel import costs during March, as the war in Iran drove sharp increases in oil and gas prices and revived fears of an energy crisis across the bloc. The findings underscore how rapidly......

Gazprom warns EU gas storage levels are dangerously low at 28%

Gazprom chief executive Alexey Miller described natural gas reserves in European Union storage facilities as dangerously low on Monday, warning that stocks may not even reach 70% of capacity before the next winter withdrawal season begins. Citing Gas Infrastructure Europe data as of March 28, Gazprom......

Energy crisis from Iran war could force Big Tech to cut $635 billion in AI spending, S&P Global warns

The largest artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout in history is facing a serious threat. S&P Global warned Monday that the combined $635 billion Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta plan to spend on AI data centers, chips, and related infrastructure in 2026 could be disrupted by persistently......

Egypt imposes commercial curfew amid rising energy costs

The Egyptian government announced a new commercial curfew starting Saturday, requiring shops, restaurants, and shopping centers to close at 9 p.m. on weekdays, as part of emergency measures to curb soaring energy costs. The restrictions will initially last one month, according to Prime Minister Mostafa......