Ireland’s enormous Ballyroe Oil field error
Yesterday, the British Government announced a bailout of sorts for hapless Britons suffering under the sudden spike in…
The Grid Needs an Expansion. Who Will Foot the Bill?
The energy transition was the first trend to put the electric grid in the spotlight. Built for baseload…
Current price of oil as of March 16, 2026
As of 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time today, oil sold for $102.14 per barrel (using Brent as the benchmark,…
US economy faces a ‘standstill’ if oil hits $140 a barrel
The war in Iran has sparked a global energy crisis that has rocked markets and sent oil prices…
US allies reject Trump call for escorts on Strait of Hormuz – The Irish Times
Nato countries have rejected the call by US president Donald Trump to send warships to escort shipping through…
Japan begins its largest-ever oil release from strategic reserves
Japan started the largest-ever release of oil from its strategic reserves on Monday, an 80 million-barrel effort as…
Ireland was too slow on EVs and retrofitting. Now it’s costing consumers – The Irish Times
It is not clear how or when the US–Israeli war against Iran will end. Even if the US…
First Venezuela, now Iran but is Washington’s real target China? – The Irish Times
In two months, the United States has taken military action against two countries that supply cheap oil to…
Trump, Iran and the risks of a ‘rotten Taco’ – The Irish Times
The New York Times this week asked if the S&P 500 is now dictating US foreign policy. Judging…
India Increases LPG Production by 30% Amid West Asia Tensions
“Petrol and diesel are available in adequate quantities at all petrol pumps… Regarding LPG, I would like to…
Recession and stagflation risks rising due to Iran conflict, says Deutsche Bank, Oxford Economics
As oil prices once again topped $100 a barrel, the damn-the-torpedoes confidence Wall Street analysts have had since…
Anti-war demonstration at US embassy in Dublin is met by Iranian counter-protesters – The Irish Times
Outside the United States Embassy in Ballsbridge, Dublin, on Thursday evening, anti-war protesters prepared for a rally. Then…