How Australia is navigating an oil market in crisis
Australia is stitching together a steady supply of fuel through a patchwork of relationships. But how long can…
Middle East ceasefire and oil price fall drive strong NZ sharemarket rally – Market close
Offshore, the S&P/ASX 200 Index was up 2.63% to 8958.1 points at 6pm NZ time, nearing its record…
Grim warning from Reserve Bank as it braces for full impact of oil shock
The next meeting of the Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee (May 27) will include a full statement with…
Southeast Asia oil crisis puts sovereign ratings at risk
Iran war Subsidies to offset soaring fuel prices could worsen finances, inflation Rumors that gas prices would spike…
Massive debts make the U.S. one of the world’s most vulnerable countries in the energy crisis
The world has never faced a crisis while loaded with so much debt, making the U.S. especially vulnerable…
Marsden Point oil refinery closure: What it means for NZ fuel security now
In 2022, the company changed its name to Channel Infrastructure and accepted its last crude oil shipment, with…
Sweden boards suspected shadow fleet tanker linked to oil spill – POLITICO
The Cameroonian-flagged Flora 1 was ordered to dock in Ystad as part of a preliminary investigation into suspected…
Vietnam economic growth slows to 7.8% as Iran war disrupts oil supply
Economy Slowdown casts shadow over 10% annual growth target Laborers work at a garment factory in Vietnam’s Hung Yen…
Stagflation ‘is happening’ says a leading economist. What can be done about it?
Two highly respected Australian economists have warned about “stagflation” in recent weeks. Professor Bob Gregory, a former Reserve…
Renewable energy transition could accelerate as Iran war shocks oil and gas supply
The story of the energy transition in 2025 was one of fast-paced growth and global adoption. That trend…
Patients in Japan seek stable supply of medical goods as war concerns loom
Shortages of naphtha — an ingredient used to make plastic — has hospitals and patients in Japan worried…
The Sunniest, Windiest Country Announces Renewables Project to Power 6 Million Homes
Wind turbines at Zaafarana, Egypt – credit, Hatem Moushir CC BY-SA 3.0. The Land of the Nile has…