[2026-04-16 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Bessent Keeps Running Tally Of China As "Unreliable Global Partner" - Count Now Stands At Three

Snippet: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters Tuesday that Beijing’s panic hoarding of crude and refined products, while refusing to join the rest of the world in releasing supplies to offset the Gulf energy shock, has now demonstrated for the third time in five years that China is an "unreliable global partner."

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/bessent-keeps-running-tally-china-unreliable-global-partner-count-now-stands-three

[2026-04-16 10:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US announces new sanctions against Iran oil sector

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States announced Wednesday it is tightening sanctions against Iran's oil industry as Tehran keeps up its closure of the Strait of Hormuz as part of the Mideast war.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/16/world/americas-emea/us-announces-new-sanctions-against-iran-oil-sector/2321519

[2026-04-16 10:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: FM Cho voices hope to expand cooperation with Brazil in supply chains amid Mideast crisis

Snippet: Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has voiced hope that South Korea will expand cooperation with Brazil in energy security and supply chains amid the Middle East crisis in a phone call with his Brazilian counterpart, the foreign ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718437

[2026-04-16 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: What we know so far about the oil refinery fire in Geelong

Snippet: The fire could put further strain on Australia's fuel supply, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said on Thursday. Source: ABC News

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/what-we-know-so-far-about-the-geelong-oil-refinery-fire/gnkxwskr2

[2026-04-16 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Import nation: How Australia went from eight oil refineries to two

Snippet: A fire at an oil refinery in Corio, Victoria, has sparked concerns of further pressure on Australia's energy supply amid the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australia-oil-refineries-closures-fuel-imports/2b5gw0wt4

[2026-04-16 09:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Major fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation's petrol supplies

Snippet: A major fire has broken out at one of Australia's two oil refineries, deepening fears over the nation's petrol supplies amid a global fuel crunch.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj40pdw79z9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-16 09:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: FM Cho voices hope to expand cooperation with Brazil in supply chains amid Mideast crisis

Snippet: SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has voiced hope that South Korea will expand cooperation with Brazil in energy security and supply chains amid the Middle East crisis in a phone call with his Brazilian counterpart, the foreign ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260416001100315

[2026-04-16 09:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Edwards eager to bring Garnett-like energy to NBA playoffs for T-wolves

Snippet: Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards runs the court before an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nba-playoffs-timberwolves-edwards-b25191747d2608c151a13cf726113646

[2026-04-16 09:01 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: How South Korea plans to use the Iran crisis to spur a renewables revolution

Snippet: Energy crisis unfolding in Middle East has added political urgency, and more funding, to transform the solar industry in particular

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/16/south-korea-solar-power-renewables-revolution

[2026-04-16 08:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Alabama sets nitrogen execution for man convicted of killing two people

Snippet: MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama has set a June execution by nitrogen gas for a man convicted of killing two people during a 1998 robbery of a pawn shop.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/alabama-execution-nitrogen-ivey-pawn-shop-1d2cc3b3c4980a3f54352277769f7f55

[2026-04-16 08:36 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Huge blaze at oil refinery to impact petrol production

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/huge-blaze-at-oil-refinery-to-impact-petrol-production-20260416-p5zob7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 08:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: More big energy users to get help as support plan expanded

Snippet: More businesses have been promised help with their energy bills from April next year, after the government announced it was expanding a support scheme first outlined in 2025.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0lee3j122go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-16 08:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US sanctions Iranian oil shipping network run by son of Ali Shamkhani

Snippet: The US Treasury Department said on Wednesday it was intensifying pressure on Iran's oil transportation infrastructure by imposing sanctions on more than two dozen individuals, companies, and vessels.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-893157

[2026-04-16 08:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Move over wind farms: why some argue cutting costs is the best way to cut carbon

Snippet: "I'm an early adopter of new technology," says Gavin Tait, a 69-year-old from Glasgow, with a hint of pride.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c86ey5n9vx9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-16 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Arizona, utility reach agreement over holding off electrical shutoffs in high heat

Snippet: A sign warns hikers of trail closures due to extreme heat at Camelback Mountain on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rebecca Noble)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/arizona-extreme-heat-electricity-cutoff-416de5de701d16493b68f4276bf09b14

[2026-04-16 07:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Sri Lankan buyer paid $286 for barrel of oil, as actual prices diverge from markets

Snippet: The price paid for a barrel of oil in Asia has reached as high as $286 in at least one case, as a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Georges Elhedery, the CEO of HSBC Bank, said at an investment forum in Hong Kong on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/sri-lanka-buyer-paid-286-barrel-oil-actual-prices-world-diverge-markets

[2026-04-16 07:45 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Energy minister says refinery fire will have impact on fuel supply

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/energy-minister-says-refinery-fire-will-have-impact-on-fuel-supply-20260416-p5zoat.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 07:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s oil shipping network

Snippet: The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has announced new sanctions targeting what it described as Iran’s illicit oil transportation infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-imposes-new-sanctions-irans-oil-shipping-network

[2026-04-16 07:26 UTC+10:00] [Geelong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Firefighters battle out-of-control blaze at one of Australia’s two remaining oil refineries in Geelong

Snippet: Smoke warning for residents south of Viva oil refinery in Corio as Geelong mayor calls fire ‘unprecedented’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/16/viva-oil-refinery-fire-corio-geelong-victoria-fuel-prices

[2026-04-16 07:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Bank of England boss tells BBC he won't rush interest rate rises

Snippet: Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey says the UK's central bank will not rush to make a decision on interest rate rises, despite the world facing what he described as a "very big energy shock".

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn5330l73y2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-16 07:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Bowen says oil refinery fire will impact petrol production 'for some time'

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/federal-politics-blog-bowen-oil-refinery-fire/106566214

[2026-04-16 07:04 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia news live: large fire at Geelong oil refinery; Canavan defends Coalition’s hardline immigration plan

Snippet: Residents south of the refinery in Corio warned to shelter inside due to smoke

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/apr/16/anthony-albanese-brunei-visit-fuel-crisis-labor-richard-marles-coalition-immigration-plan-angus-taylor-employment-figures-ntwnfb

[2026-04-16 06:39 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Firefighters battling 'significant' blaze at one of Australia's two oil refineries

Snippet: The fire broke out at the Viva Energy oil refinery in Geelong on Wednesday night. Source: AAP / Joel Carrett

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/firefighters-battling-significant-blaze-at-one-of-australias-two-oil-refineries/g7mtm24k6

[2026-04-16 06:39 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: 'Small leak' behind oil refinery blaze that's set to impact Australia's fuel supply

Snippet: The fire broke out at the Viva Energy oil refinery in Geelong on Wednesday night. Source: ABC News

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/oil-refinery-fire-australia-fuel-supply-impact/g7mtm24k6

[2026-04-16 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Long Island has some of the cheapest gas in NY — but locals aren’t ‘grateful’: ‘God help us’

Snippet: Long Island has some of the lowest gas prices in the state but locals said that’s no victory as they watch fuel costs soar due to the Iran war.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/us-news/long-island-has-some-of-the-cheapest-gas-in-ny-but-locals-arent-grateful/

[2026-04-16 06:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Could the US oil blockade snuff out the Cuban cigar?

Snippet: Since January, the Trump administration has blocked foreign oil to Cuba. Will the island's trademark cigars survive the crisis?

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/longform/2026/4/15/could-the-us-oil-blockade-snuff-out-the-cuban-cigar

[2026-04-16 06:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Farmer feels 'disrespected' over VicGrid's attempt to access land

Snippet: Topic:Renewable Energy

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/victorian-farmer-disrespected-vicgrid-officers-land-access/106567728

[2026-04-16 05:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Beige Book Confirms Uncertainty, Fuel Costs Surged On Iran War As Economy Grew At "Slight To Modest" Pace

Snippet: US economic activity continued to increase at a "slight-to-modest" pace across most regions as the war with Iran generated a new wave of uncertainty and higher energy costs, the Federal Reserve said. The just released Beige Book - which featured information compiled by the New York Fed and collected through April 6, capturing the early effects of the war on the US economy - was the first one to discuss the state of the US economy after the Iran war

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/beige-book-confirms-uncertainty-fuel-costs-surged-iran-war-economy-grew-slight-modest-pace

[2026-04-16 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Russia Vows To 'Fill China's Energy Resource Gap' Amid Hormuz Crisis In Lavrov-Xi Meeting

Snippet: At a moment it remains a serious open question over just how vulnerable China is to the Hormuz Strait crisis, and now with the US-imposed US naval blockade of the vital oil transit waterway, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is in Beijing pledging energy support to China.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/russia-vows-fill-chinas-energy-resource-gap-amid-hormuz-crisis-lavrov-xi-meeting

[2026-04-16 05:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Nippon Steel's blast-to-electric-furnace shift faces energy, price hurdles

Snippet: Nippon Steel plans to build an electric arc furnace in the Yawata area of its Kyushu Works. (Photo by Toshiki Sasazu)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/materials/nippon-steel-s-blast-to-electric-furnace-shift-faces-energy-price-hurdles

[2026-04-16 04:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Iran war damaged as much as $58 billion of energy infrastructure, Rystad estimates

Snippet: The Middle East war has damaged as much as $58 billion worth of energy infrastructure, according to an estimate published by consulting firm Rystad Energy on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/15/iran-war-energy-facilities-refinery-pipeline-lng.html

[2026-04-16 04:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Chinese oil tanker’s retreat from the Strait of Hormuz shows how Trump’s blockade is working

Snippet: A sanctioned Chinese oil tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz — then was forced to double back and return to Iran after President Trump blockaded the vital shipping lane, according to ship tracking data.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/world-news/chinese-tankers-retreat-from-the-strait-of-hormuz-shows-how-trumps-blockade-is-working/

[2026-04-16 04:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: NY’s ‘green elephant’ climate projects are collapsing under the weight of . . . math

Snippet: Nearly two dozen New York clean energy projects are likely to get scrapped because the financial math doesn’t add up — though the state powers that be don’t want to admit that it never did.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/opinion/nys-green-elephant-climate-projects-are-collapsing-under-weight-of-math/

[2026-04-16 04:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Regulators are reportedly zeroing in on suspicious trades ahead of market-moving Trump post

Snippet: U.S. derivatives regulators are examining a handful of unusual oil futures trades that took place minutes before a surprise announcement by President Donald Trump signaling a pause in attacks on Iran, according to Bloomberg News.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/15/regulators-reportedly-zeroing-in-on-suspicious-trades-ahead-of-trump-post.html

[2026-04-16 03:54 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Business, diplomatic talks in PM’s SE Asia energy dash

Snippet: April 16, 2026 03:54 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/business-diplomatic-talks-in-pms-se-asia-energy-dash/

[2026-04-16 03:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: What to know about the US sea blockade on Iran

Snippet: Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri,File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/us-iran-war-navy-blockade-strait-of-hormuz-5ede64fed469d3cf99524976183e3bfc

[2026-04-16 02:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Piden a EEUU restaurar fondos para instalación de sistemas de energía solar en Puerto Rico

Snippet: Jenniffer González tras ser juramentada como gobernadora de Puerto Rico, frente al Capitolio en San Juan, el 2 de enero del 2025. (AP foto/Alejandro Granadillo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/puerto-rico-energia-solar-91e72961b853c8129bf7995b55f8a5a9

[2026-04-16 02:44 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Large fire' at oil refinery forces nearby residents indoors

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/geelong-oil-refinery-fire-corio-blaze-triggers-warning-for-residents-to-stay-inside/c9009c7c-4cf1-4674-86b3-02481b25154e

[2026-04-16 02:10 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Blockade v blockade, and the wholly unnecessary energy crisis

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/blockade-v-blockade-and-the-wholly-unnecessary-energy-crisis/

[2026-04-16 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: UK finance minister Rachel Reeves blasts Trump administration over economic impact of Iran war

Snippet: U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves on Wednesday called for an immediate de-escalation of the war in the Middle East, and sharply criticized the U.S. administration's handling of it.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/15/iran-war-trump-us-uk-rachel-reeves-uk-imf-oil-energy.html

[2026-04-16 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Broader consequences of energy rationing

Snippet: WHATEVER happens in the coming days and weeks in the Persian Gulf, the energy shortages across most of Asia are going to drag on for months. Of course, those of you who have read my earlier columns will probably remember that I’ve characterized the problem here in the Philippines as a price crisis and not a supply crisis, and may be wondering why I’ve just used the term “energy shortage.” That is because the latter is a broader term, and

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/16/opinion/columns/broader-consequences-of-energy-rationing/2321090

[2026-04-16 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BSP relaxes loan rules to cushion energy shock

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/16/business/top-business/bsp-relaxes-loan-rules-to-cushion-energy-shock/2321215

[2026-04-16 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Four office days: How efficient?

Snippet: ENERGY conservation is often discussed as a policy.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/16/opinion/columns/four-office-days-how-efficient/2321087

[2026-04-16 02:01 UTC+10:00] [Politics / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The first projects to get special treatment under WA’s new state development laws

Snippet: Four wind farms collectively generating more than 1 gigawatt of electricity and a green steel project will be the first major projects to have the red carpet rolled out under the Cook government’s state development laws.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/western-australia/the-first-projects-to-get-special-treatment-under-wa-s-new-state-development-laws-20260415-p5zo89.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Activists demand US restore $350M to help power Puerto Rico

Snippet: Jenniffer Gonzalez speaks after she was sworn in as governor outside the Capitol in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jan. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/puerto-rico-solar-program-federal-funds-d506c8b7584054fc836cf90847bd1f4d

[2026-04-16 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Eos Energy Soars As Investors Focus On Zinc Batteries And AI-Driven Demand

Snippet: Eos Energy Enterprises’ stock jumped over 60% in the last few days as investor enthusiasm grew around its scaling production and role in powering AI-driven infrastructure demand, according to the International Business Times.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/eos-energy-spikes-16-investors-focus-zinc-batteries-and-ai-driven-demand

[2026-04-16 01:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Swedish government links pro-Russian group to cyberattack on heating plant

Snippet: The Swedish government on Wednesday said a pro-Russian group with links to Russia’s security and intelligence services was behind a cyberattack on a heating plant last year. The announcement followed warnings from officials in Poland, Norway, Denmark and Latvia that Russia is attacking critical infrastructure across Europe.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sweden-russia-cyberattack-energy-infrastructure-power-de1fb8d8beb5e22122dc7300cd62f987

[2026-04-16 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: BofA Sees Customer Gas Spending Jump 16%, But Discretionary Spending Holds Up

Snippet: The national average for 87-octane gasoline has remained above the politically sensitive $4-a-gallon level for two straight weeks after the largest monthly jump in AAA data going back two decades. The fuel shock has Wall Street analysts focused on whether surging pump prices will begin crowding out discretionary spending.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/bofa-sees-customer-gas-spending-jump-16-discretionary-spending-holds

[2026-04-16 01:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Here are all the ways the Iran war has affected the U.S. economy so far

Snippet: The Iran war is starting to show up in the U.S. economy in ways both obvious and not so much, with soaring energy costs leading the impact and potential hits on broader growth simmering beneath the surface.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/15/here-are-all-the-ways-the-iran-war-has-affected-the-us-economy-so-far.html

[2026-04-16 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Palestinians say Israel is using the Iran war to tighten its grip on the occupied West Bank

Snippet: In the rolling hills of the occupied West Bank, a group of children sat and waited on Monday alongside the newly erected fence as their parents and leaders in their village, Umm al-Khair, demanded their passage. They were met by plumes of tear gas and the blasts of sound grenades hurled downhill from a nearby Israeli settlement overlooking the path, sending children running and screaming, according to videos filmed by residents and provided to The Associated Press.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-settlers-iran-war-1b781197257b532536edb8049d898b33