Energy Policy News

Silver Drops 44% from 2026 Highs But AI, Solar, and EV Demand Could Sustain Prices Long-Term

Silver has fallen 44% from its record highs in 2026, but analysts highlight powerful structural demand drivers.

Jun 14, 2026

🇩🇪 Germany

High German Fuel Prices Prompt Behavioral Shift: Survey Shows More Cars Left at Home

A survey found that many Germans are leaving their cars at home more frequently due to high petrol prices.

Jun 13, 2026

Brent Slides to $86 on Iran Deal Optimism, India OMCs Eye Margin Relief

Brent crude slipped to around $86/barrel as markets priced in a potential Iran-US diplomatic breakthrough.

Jun 13, 2026

Wind Groups Sue Pentagon to Lift Freeze on Project Approvals With Billions at Risk

Renewable energy groups asked a federal judge to force the US Defense Department to lift its freeze on wind project approvals, with billions of dollars of clean energy investments in regulatory limbo.

Jun 13, 2026

European Stocks Near Record High as Oil Drops on US-Iran Strait of Hormuz Deal Hopes

European equity markets ended the week near all-time highs as oil prices fell on market speculation that the US and Iran are nearing a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Jun 13, 2026

🇨🇳 China

China Forecasts Record 300GW Wind and Solar Additions in 2026 as Lujiazui Finance Forum Opens

China's 2026 renewable energy report forecasts 300GW of new wind and solar capacity, including 100GW wind and 200GW solar.

Jun 13, 2026

US and Iran Edge Toward Interim Nuclear Deal as Geneva Emerges as Likely Venue

US and Iran are nearing an interim nuclear deal signing timed close to the G7 summit next week.

Jun 13, 2026

🇩🇪 Germany

Uranium Energy Reports Q3 Results as Burke Hollow Texas Mine Finally Enters Production

Uranium Energy confirms Q3 results as Burke Hollow, its flagship Texas in-situ recovery uranium project, begins production.

Jun 13, 2026

🇩🇪 Germany

Iran Deal Text Mostly Finalized as Drones Downed, Tanker Halted Near Hormuz — German Markets Eye Energy Relief

Insiders say the US-Iran negotiation text is largely finalized even as military incidents persist near Hormuz. German energy-intensive industries watch for crude supply relief.

Jun 13, 2026

Oil Tumbles as Trump Signals US-Iran Deal Progress; Strait of Hormuz Tanker Traffic Recovers

Crude oil prices fell sharply after Trump signaled the US is nearing an agreement with Iran to end the conflict.

Jun 12, 2026

South Korea's Kospi Surges 8% as Trump Iran Deal Signals Ignite Global Risk Rally

South Korea's Kospi jumped 8% in a single session after Trump signaled the US is nearing a deal with Iran.

Jun 12, 2026

US East Coast Heat Wave Triggers Grid Power Emergency as Southeast Electricity Prices Surge

Dangerous heat and humidity are testing US East Coast power grids with a power emergency declared in the Southeast region

Jun 12, 2026

Strait of Hormuz Non-Iranian Crude Flows Jump 50% in June as US Blockade Halts Iran Shipments

Non-Iranian crude oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz surged 50% in June's first 10 days to 1.8 million barrels per day

Jun 12, 2026

Trump Vows Total Control of Iran Oil Markets, Escalating Geopolitical Energy Supply Risk

Trump vowed to take 'total control' of Iran's oil and gas markets, escalating geopolitical pressure on Iranian energy exports.

Jun 12, 2026

Nifty, Sensex Face Negative Open as Brent Crude Surges Past $95 on Middle East Tensions

GIFT Nifty traded at 23,186 against Wednesday's close of 23,214.95, signaling a negative open for Indian equities

Jun 11, 2026

Oil Jumps as Fresh US Strikes on Iran Strain Fragile Ceasefire, Rattle Global Markets

Oil prices jumped after the US launched new military strikes on Iran, straining a fragile ceasefire.

Jun 11, 2026

🇺🇸 United States

Oil Surges on US-Iran Military Clashes as Geopolitical Risk Premium Builds Into Energy Markets

Oil prices surged on escalating US-Iran military tensions, with the conflict threatening supply flows through critical Middle East shipping corridors.

Jun 11, 2026

🇦🇪 UAE / MENA

Three Indian Crew Members Killed as US Strike Disables Oil Tanker Near Hormuz Strait

Three Indian seafarers were killed and others reported missing after a US military strike disabled oil tanker MT Settebello near the Strait of Hormuz off Oman.

Jun 11, 2026

🇰🇷 South Korea

Korea and EU Forge Economic Security Dialogue and K-Power Grid Export Push to European Utilities

South Korea and the EU agreed to strengthen economic security cooperation, planning to establish a high-level economic dialogue channel.

Jun 11, 2026

Anaergia's California Biomethane Plant Starts Southwest Gas Deliveries in RNG Regulatory First

Anaergia's SoCal biomethane facility in Victorville, California has begun delivering renewable natural gas to Southwest Gas under a SB 1440 contract.

Jun 11, 2026

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

US Inflation Hits 4.2% in May, Three-Year High, as Middle East Energy Shock Spreads

US inflation jumped to 4.2% in May, marking a new three-year high driven by a Middle East energy shock.

Jun 11, 2026

Malaysia Energy Reserves Last Only to July End as Country Scrambles for New Fuel Sources

Malaysia confirmed its energy reserves will last only until end of July 2026, triggering an urgent procurement drive for alternative fuel sources amid a domestic energy crunch.

Jun 11, 2026

India PSU OMCs Face Rs 1.38 Lakh Crore Annual LPG Loss Burden as Centre Pushes States Toward PNG Transition

Indian PSU oil marketing companies lose Rs 690 per domestic LPG cylinder, risking Rs 1.38 lakh crore in annualized under-recoveries as the Centre pushes states to accelerate piped natural gas adoption.

Jun 11, 2026

El Niño Returns to Pacific, Raising Global Crop and Energy Supply Risk

El Niño has formed across the equatorial Pacific, signaling months of droughts, floods, and temperature volatility worldwide

Jun 11, 2026

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

UK Clears 700 Clean Energy Projects for Grid Connection, Boosting Labour's 2030 Target

The National Energy System Operator offered over 700 UK clean energy projects grid connection dates since January 2026

Jun 11, 2026

Middle East Conflict Triggers China Export Surge Led by Clean Energy Products

Strait of Hormuz disruptions catalyzed a sharp surge in Chinese clean energy exports

Jun 11, 2026

EU Sanctions Target Russian LNG Fleet as Europe Absorbs 97% of Arctic Gas Exports

EU's 21st sanctions package proposes a ban on selling LNG tankers to Russian interests

Jun 11, 2026

India Fertiliser Stocks Rally as Ministry Seeks 100% Budget Hike to ₹3.42 Lakh Crore on West Asia Price Surge

India's Fertilisers Ministry reportedly sought a 100% budget supplement of ~₹1.71 lakh crore to handle West Asia-driven price surges, sending fertiliser stocks higher.

Jun 10, 2026