Topic: Energy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-26 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Nearly four months since the United States and Israel first launched strikes on Iran, sending energy prices soaring and disrupting global trade, the two sides are holding talks in Switzerland with a memorandum of understanding in place establishing a 60-day ceasefire and framework for negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief and the future of the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-06-26 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Saudi Aramco resumed crude loadings on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after a near four-month halt, shipping data showed, as the world's biggest oil exporter joined a rush to move cargoes amid industry hopes of a return to normal following the war on Iran.
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[2026-06-26 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Russia has reported that it downed 660 drones overnight, as Ukraine maintains a barrage that is straining Russian air defences and energy infrastructure.
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[2026-06-26 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Friday decided to lower price ceilings on fuel products, citing easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, while deciding to keep the price cap system in place for the time being.
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[2026-06-26 19:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Oil prices fell further on Friday, slipping by nearly 4 per cent, and are heading for another sharp weekly decline amid easing supply worries, despite an attack on Thursday on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
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[2026-06-26 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Shipping traffic is recovering a week after the U.S. and Iran signed a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz — but a renewed attack on a cargo ship Thursday threw fresh uncertainty over the fragile passage, halting the United Nations' evacuation plan and sending some tankers into reverse.
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[2026-06-26 19:24 UTC+10:00] [Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: LUXEMBOURG — Berlin will seek to delay the rollout of key European Union rules regulating emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane, joining a growing coalition of EU member countries arguing the regulation could jeopardize the bloc's supply of oil and gas.
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[2026-06-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Recent oil shocks have strengthened Beijing’s resolve as it tries to balance decarbonisation efforts with securing future energy demand
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[2026-06-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Wang Hongzhi] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Recent oil shocks have strengthened Beijing’s resolve as it tries to balance decarbonisation efforts with securing future energy demand
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[2026-06-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Irina Slav via OilPrice.com,
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[2026-06-26 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A worker unloads coal from a barge into a truck at the Karya Citra Nusantara port in North Jakarta, Indonesia in this January 2022 photo. Experts warn the country faces a worsening power crisis. © Reuters
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[2026-06-26 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi said in Tokyo that a "very strong verification system" needed to be in place to make sure Iran was not developing nuclear weapons. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
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[2026-06-26 17:22 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-06-26 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The U.S. and Iran's interim peace agreement gives inspectors from the U.N. nuclear watchdog access to the Islamic Republic's nuclear sites, according to the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
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[2026-06-26 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A tanker offloads imported crude oil at Qingdao Port in China's Shandong province in March 2025. (Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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[2026-06-26 15:35 UTC+10:00] [Environment / Sustainability] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: An Australian-first initiative is set to transform the wastewater flowing beneath city streets into renewable energy, transforming the heat generated by raw sewage into a cheap and reliable source of power.
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[2026-06-26 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Saudi Aramco resumed oil loading operations on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after an almost four-month halt, shipping data from LSEG showed.
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[2026-06-26 14:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A currency trader passes by a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
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[2026-06-26 14:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Oil extended declines on Friday as investors monitored developments in the Middle East conflict while assessing whether recent diplomatic efforts would reduce the risk of supply chain disruptions.
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[2026-06-26 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Data Centers] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The New York Times
Snippet: Earlier this year, Maine nearly became the first state to ban data centers, the massive warehouses that are powering the A.I. boom and consuming enormous amounts of water and electricity. But then, in the small town of Jay, Maine, supporters of an A.I. data center project rallied to fight the ban.
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[2026-06-26 13:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Saudi Aramco has resumed oil loading at its Ras Tanura export terminal after a nearly four-month suspension, according to shipping data reported by Reuters.
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[2026-06-26 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Iran's plan to levy tolls or service fees on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz could lead to a surge in global inflation because such costs would make oil more expensive to transport through the waterway, experts have said.
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[2026-06-26 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Motorists line up at a petrol station in Hanoi on March 10. Vietnam is pushing measures to manage fuel demand amid energy concerns. © Reuters
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[2026-06-26 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Exxon Mobil can move forward with its lawsuit against Cuban state-owned oil companies over assets seized after Fidel Castro came to power, reopening a dispute tied to Cuba’s 1960 nationalizations, according to CNN.
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[2026-06-26 12:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SEOGWIPO, Jeju Island — Envoys from five Central Asian countries predict that the inaugural Korea-Central Asia Summit in September will open a new phase in relations with South Korea, as both sides seek deeper cooperation in energy, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, infrastructure and cultural exchanges.
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[2026-06-26 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Hello, this is Justina Lee writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
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[2026-06-26 11:37 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Ukrainian strikes continue to shut down Russian oil refineries and starve Crimea of gasoline and power; Belarus relay stations silenced. What we know on day 1,584
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[2026-06-26 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) issued a yellow alert for the Visayas grid on Friday as major coal power plants continued to be offline even amid high power demand.
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[2026-06-26 10:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Diesel and gasoline prices are estimated to increase next week due to the uncertainty in the Middle East despite a recent peace deal between US and Iran, local oil industry sources said on Friday.
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[2026-06-26 10:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Oil prices rose about 2 percent on 26 June after a cargo ship was struck by an unidentified projectile near Oman, renewing concerns about the security of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the pace of recovery in regional oil exports.
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[2026-06-26 10:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea will lower the cap on fuel prices to reflect the recent decline in global crude oil prices, the finance minister said Friday, while freezing electricity and gas rates in the second half.
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[2026-06-26 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Beijing is positioning itself to lead the post-war reconstruction effort in Tehran - a move analysts suggest could secure China long-term access to critical Iranian oil reserves.
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[2026-06-26 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will lower the cap on fuel prices to reflect the recent decline in global crude oil prices, the finance minister said Friday, while freezing electricity and gas rates in the second half.
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[2026-06-26 09:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-06-26 09:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Geysers show us there's plenty of heat in the earth's crust
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[2026-06-26 07:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: By Tsvetana Paraskova of OilPrice.com
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[2026-06-26 06:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.
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[2026-06-26 06:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-06-26 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Toshiba sold its memory business, now known as Kioxia, while U.S. nuclear unit Westinghouse Electric filed for bankruptcy. (Source photos by Reuters, Nikkei)
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[2026-06-26 05:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The International Monetary Fund says energy and commodity prices have fallen since the United States and Iran agreed to halt hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but warned that Gulf trade flows will take time to return to normal.
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[2026-06-26 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: We're finally starting to see hints of relief when it comes to inflation. Prices at the pump are starting to come down, monthly core CPI momentum has slowed, used cars were down around 2% YoY, and food inflation is starting to moderate. On the other hand, there's America's massive explosion in artificial-intelligence infrastructure - which is beginning to push prices up on everything from electricity to smartphones.
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[2026-06-26 05:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Flags flap in the wind outside NATO headquarters in Brussels, Jan. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, File)
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[2026-06-26 04:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Police in Kenya said they detained hundreds of people and fired tear gas on Thursday as families of those killed in anti-government protests two years ago marched to the Parliament building to demand compensation and justice.
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[2026-06-26 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: By Brian Martucci of UtilityDive
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[2026-06-26 02:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Most stock markets in the Gulf closed lower on Thursday, as oil prices fell back towards levels last seen before the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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[2026-06-26 02:05 UTC+10:00] [France] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: French capital hails ‘landmark decision’ against oil firm relating to disclosure of emissions from oil and gas products
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[2026-06-26 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-06-26 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: By Irina Slav for OilPrice.com
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[2026-06-26 01:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The Japanese government aims to replace as many as 14 reactors by the 2050s. (Photo by Nikkei)
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[2026-06-26 01:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: A Paris court has ordered French oil giant TotalEnergies to report the environmental consequences of emissions from its oil and gas products and explain how it plans to address them.
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