Why have home heating prices increased so much in Northern Ireland? – The Irish News
The average price of 500 litres of home heating oil in Northern Ireland this morning (Tuesday) is now…
How Many Hormuz Warnings Does Europe Need?
The Strait of Hormuz is back in the headlines. Again. Roughly a fifth of globally traded oil passes…
The economic outlook for 2026 is now on a knife-edge, reliant on an unpredictable war – The Irish Times
A major new uncertainty now hangs over the economic outlook after the weekend attacks on Iran. The markets…
Europe prepares for higher energy prices after US attack on Iran – POLITICO
“The fact is still that Europe imports most of its energy from other countries. And I think events…
Oil surges and stocks slide as conflict grips Middle East – The Irish Times
Oil and gas prices surged and global stocks fell on Monday as the widening conflict in the Middle…
‘This reform is a disaster’: Climate groups slam Germany for scrapping renewable heating law
Germany’s government has drawn heavy criticism from environmental groups after it agreed to remove parts of a controversial…
We don’t depend on Russian shipping – POLITICO
While Greece’s maritime sector still accounts for roughly 7 percent of its economic output, Stournaras dismissed suggestions that…
US Oil Drilling Activity Still Going Nowhere
By Julianne Geiger – Feb 20, 2026, 12:13 PM CST The total number of active drilling rigs for…
Europe swaps climate rhetoric for energy security talk to defuse MAGA backlash – POLITICO
“Renewable energy is not about tackling climate change, it’s about economic growth and affordable and low energy prices,”…
European chemical giants plot to weaken EU’s flagship climate policy – POLITICO
Chemical investments in Europe collapsed by more than 80 percent in 2025 from the year before, according to…
Russia’s January Budget Deficit Hits Nearly Half of Annual Target
Russia’s federal budget posted a deficit of 1.718 trillion rubles ($22.3 billion) in January, nearly half of its…
Egypt Pays Its Energy Debts—but the Real Test Is Just Beginning
After years of volatility and struggles, Egypt’s oil and gas sector has entered 2026 with a rare piece…