[2026-04-03 11:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: After EVs, Vietnam pushes solar power to tackle 'fraught' oil crisis

Snippet: Solar panels installed on rooftop in Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam is promoting alternative energy sources amid the oil crisis following the U.S. and Israel-led attacks on Iran. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/after-evs-vietnam-pushes-solar-power-to-tackle-fraught-oil-crisis

[2026-04-03 11:39 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: How long will the oil crisis squeeze Aussie pockets?

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/fuel-prices-likely-to-remain-high-at-least-six-months/6585ee16-a54a-421f-adca-f578382687c7

[2026-04-03 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't to prepare more measures to ease consumption strain amid Mideast tensions: finance chief

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The government will introduce additional measures to address potential constraints on consumption stemming from recent energy-saving efforts amid the Middle East crisis, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403002100320

[2026-04-03 11:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee, Macron set for summit to deepen bilateral cooperation

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to hold summit talks on Friday, with discussions expected to focus on strengthening cooperation in advanced technologies, energy and coordination on international issues.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10709135

[2026-04-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee, Macron set for summit to deepen bilateral cooperation

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to hold summit talks on Friday, with discussions expected to focus on strengthening cooperation in advanced technologies, energy and coordination on international issues.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403001500315

[2026-04-03 10:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Iran vows 'crushing' attacks as strikes hit regional infrastructure

Snippet: TEHRAN — Iran and its allies traded fire with Israel and the United States, as Washington-linked assets across the Middle East were targeted alongside energy and civilian infrastructure — with the month-long war on Friday showing little sign of easing.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/03/world/americas-emea/iran-vows-crushing-attacks-as-strikes-hit-regional-infrastructure/2313856

[2026-04-03 10:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia-Pacific markets set to climb in Easter trade on hopes for Hormuz reopening

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Friday, after news that Iran and Oman were drafting a protocol to "monitor transit" through the Strait of Hormuz raised hopes that the crucial waterway could partially reopen.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/03/asia-markets-live-hormuz-iran-oil-prices-nikkei-225.html

[2026-04-03 10:34 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 95]

Source: SBS News

Title: Australians warned about Iran-linked attack threat in Iraq

Snippet: Smartraveller urged Australians not to travel to locations associated with Israeli or US interests and to avoid oil production facilities. Source: AAP / Hadi Mizban

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australians-warned-about-iran-linked-attack-threat-in-iraq/qk7i6fg55

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

Source: AP News

Title: The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists

Snippet: NASA’s Artemis II moon rocket lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39-B Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/iran-us-israel-lebanon-iraq-no-kings-religion-energy-4c562cff0035784d8d5ad5f25819b1aa

[2026-04-03 09:39 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Macron blasts Trump over Strait of Hormuz, marriage mockery

Snippet: French President Emmanuel Macron's increasingly tested relationship with US counterpart Donald Trump has taken another blow as the European leader issued a stern rebuke over the Strait of Hormuz.Macron also expressed disgust at comments Trump made at a private event mocking Macron's relationship with his wife Brigitte.Trump has indicated recently that the US does not consider itself responsible for opening the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping passage that Iran has effectively closed off following the recent attacks by

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-emmanuel-macron-french-president-rebukes-us-over-strait-of-hormuz-comments-about-wife/26ebc402-a740-427e-99aa-5e31f1511229

[2026-04-03 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on April 3)

Snippet: Energy supply shortage hits home: Trump tells countries that need energy from Hormuz Strait to 'take care of that passage'

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403000800315

[2026-04-03 08:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan chemical, material makers' profit outlook darkens on oil crisis

Snippet: Cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz on March 11. More than 70% of Japan’s imported naphtha comes from the Middle East. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/japan-chemical-material-makers-profit-outlook-darkens-on-oil-crisis

[2026-04-03 08:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Orban urges EU to ditch Russia sanctions to avoid energy crisis

Snippet: The EU is facing a looming energy crisis and the only way to survive is to lift sanctions on Russian oil and gas, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on X on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637100-orban-eu-ditch-russia-sanctions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-03 08:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Will lowering the diesel standard mean more local supply?

Snippet: Viva Energy refinery in Victoria. (ABC News: Andy Ware)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-03/what-lowering-diesel-standard-means-for-refineries/106512346

[2026-04-03 07:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Russia sending second ship with oil to Cuba amid US blockade

Snippet: Russia plans to send a second ship carrying oil to Cuba, the Russian energy minister has said, as the Caribbean nation struggles under a crippling United States blockade.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/2/russia-sending-second-ship-with-oil-to-cuba-amid-us-blockade

[2026-04-03 07:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Brent oil spot price for actual cargo soars to $141, highest level since 2008 financial crisis

Snippet: The spot price for current physical cargoes of Brent crude oil soared Thursday to $141.36, the highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, according to S&P Global, which tracks the data.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/dated-brent-oil-price-actual-cargo-highest-level-2008.html

[2026-04-03 07:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: GOP governor candidate pitches simple fix to Gavin Newsom to lower gas prices — modeled after Australia

Snippet: As Californians suffer from highest-in-the-nation gas prices, GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton has one easy fix — follow Australia.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/us-news/gop-governor-candidate-steve-hilton-pitches-simple-fix-to-gavin-newsom-to-lower-gas-prices/

[2026-04-03 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Awareness programmes on energy management at school level - DailyNews

Snippet: The third meeting of the Cabinet-appointed committee tasked with ensuring the continuous functioning of the public service, was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, via virtual platform on Wednesday (1) .

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/03/local/977208/awareness-programmes-on-energy-management-at-school-level/

[2026-04-03 06:44 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China imports US oil for Asian fuel markets amid Hormuz crisis

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/china-imports-us-oil-for-asian-fuel-markets-amid-hormuz-crisis/

[2026-04-03 05:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Are we there yet? Why fuel prices could go much higher

Snippet: The price of oil could continue to rise. (Reuters: Edgar Su)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-03/why-fuel-prices-could-go-much-higher-iran-conflict/106526748

[2026-04-03 05:55 UTC+10:00] [Google] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Google to tap into gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals

Snippet: Texas power plant would emit 4.5m tons of carbon dioxide per year, more than that of the entire city of San Francisco

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/02/google-ai-datacenter

[2026-04-03 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Britney Spears smokes a cigarette dangerously close to gas pump after DUI arrest

Snippet: Work b**ch — But maybe not at a gas pump.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/us-news/britney-spears-smokes-a-cigarette-close-to-gas-pump-after-dui-arrest/

[2026-04-03 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: A 'wake-up call': How can Australia realistically reduce its reliance on oil?

Snippet: Since the transport sector makes up to 75 per cent of the country's liquid fuel demand, experts believe that major solutions for decreasing oil reliance may come from modifications within this sector. Source: AAP / Dan Himbrechts

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australia-reduce-reliance-on-oil/vjkuuh0f2

[2026-04-03 05:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Videos show explosions in central Iran as conflict with Israel intensifies

Snippet: Videos circulating from the area showed repeated blasts and a large fire, while reports indicated the attack struck close to strategic and industrial infrastructure. The latest bombardment came after earlier strikes this week on Esfahan, a key transport and industrial hub, underlining the sustained pressure on central parts of the country as the conflict entered a second month.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/02/videos-show-explosions-in-central-iran-as-conflict-with-israel-intensifies/

[2026-04-03 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump’s rotten Easter egg will doom oil’s future too

Snippet: April 3, 2026 — 5:00am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/trump-s-rotten-easter-egg-will-doom-oil-s-future-too-20260326-p5zivv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-03 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Revealed: The Sydney suburbs with zero EV chargers

Snippet: Electricity network providers are lobbying the Minns government to scrap rules preventing them from entering the EV charging market, pointing to a swath of suburbs across Sydney which have little to no access to public chargers as evidence of failure to keep up with surging demand.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/revealed-the-sydney-suburbs-with-zero-ev-chargers-20260331-p5zk69.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-03 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Mel)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: It’s the long weekend for eating lamb, and this spot’s fork-tender chop will blow your mind

Snippet: We’re in a Greek restaurant, so lamb is no surprise, but I’ve never had it quite like this. The menu says “chops”, so I wield a knife with intent, but a fork is sufficient to tear the meat apart. Every mouthful hits right: a sublime balance of char, salt, fat, lemon juice, a tickle of olive oil, a heady sprinkle of oregano.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/it-s-the-long-weekend-for-eating-lamb-and-this-spot-s-fork-tender-chop-will-blow-your-mind-20260401-p5zkqc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-03 04:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump's Iran war speech paints a grim picture for oil markets with more than 600 million barrels at risk

Snippet: President Donald Trump has doubled down on the U.S. war against Iran, spiking oil prices Thursday as traders prepare for a longer conflict that will exacerbate the already deep disruption to global energy supplies.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/trumps-iran-war-speech-oil-price-strait-hormuz.html

[2026-04-03 04:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Philippines strikes deal with Iran for safe and toll-free passage in Strait of Hormuz | The National

Snippet: The Philippines has said that Iran has granted its ships safe and toll-free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which is expected to ease the energy crunch in the South-East Asian nation.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/04/02/us-ally-philippines-strikes-deal-with-iran-for-safe-and-toll-free-passage-in-strait-of-hormuz/

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

Source: CNBC

Title: Amazon to add 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge for sellers as Iran war drives up energy prices

Snippet: Amazon is adding a 3.5% "fuel and logistics-related surcharge" to fees it collects from third-party sellers who use its fulfillment services, as the war in Iran stretches into its fifth week, driving up oil prices.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/amazon-add-3point5percent-fuel-and-logistics-surcharge-for-sellers-amid-iran-war.html

[2026-04-03 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russian Tanker 'Out of Control' After Failed Towing, Libyan Authorities Say

Snippet: Libyan authorities on Thursday said efforts to tow a Russian gas tanker, abandoned after a series of explosions, had failed due to bad weather and that the vessel remained adrift in the Mediterranean.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/02/russian-tanker-out-of-control-after-failed-towing-libyan-authorities-say-a92415

[2026-04-03 02:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Moscow plans second oil tanker shipment to Cuba, energy minister says

Snippet: MOSCOW — Russia plans to send a second oil tanker to Cuba, the country’s Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilyov said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/02/world/moscow-plans-second-oil-tanker-shipment-to-cuba-energy-minister-says/2313654

[2026-04-03 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil jumps and Wall Street wavers after Trump vows to escalate attacks on Iran

Snippet: NEW YORK — Stocks recovered most of their earlier losses as volatility returned to Wall Street after two days of solid gains.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/02/world/oil-jumps-and-wall-street-wavers-after-trump-vows-to-escalate-attacks-on-iran/2313647

[2026-04-03 02:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Osaka Gas eyes deeper US investment with up to 5 power plant projects

Snippet: Osaka Gas is currently involved in five gas-fired power plants in the U.S., including this one in the northeastern state of Connecticut. (Photo by Shimpei Nakamura)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/osaka-gas-eyes-deeper-us-investment-with-up-to-5-power-plant-projects

[2026-04-03 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE energy minister says no country has right to disrupt international trade | The National

Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/02/uae-energy-minister-says-no-country-has-right-to-disrupt-international-trade/

[2026-04-03 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russia Bans Producers From Exporting Gasoline Until July 31

Snippet: Russia’s government on Thursday expanded a gasoline export ban to apply to producers, coming as Ukraine ramps up its attacks against refineries and oil terminals across the country in a bid to deprive the Kremlin of windfalls from surging oil prices.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/02/russia-bans-producers-from-exporting-gasoline-until-july-31-a92412

[2026-04-03 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Russia plans to send 2nd oil tanker to Cuba, energy minister says

Snippet: Russian-flagged oil tanker Anatoly Kolodkin approaches Matanzas in Matanzas, Cuba, Tuesday, March 31, 2026.. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-cuba-oil-tanker-us-energy-blockade-cfbe8565b665fa99117b449112621dfd

[2026-04-03 01:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Russia seeks to create 'grain and energy hub' in Egypt | The National

Snippet: A “grain and energy hub” could be established in Egypt as part of a joint initiative with Russia, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/02/russia-seeks-to-create-grain-and-energy-hub-in-egypt/

[2026-04-03 01:30 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Oil woes, phone scams, glass ceiling: cartoonist Harry Harrison’s wry takes on March

Snippet: Discover Harry’s View as our veteran cartoonist casts his satirical eye over the political, social and economic landscape

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/harrys-view/article/3348586/oil-woes-phone-scams-glass-ceiling-cartoonist-harry-harrisons-wry-takes-march

[2026-04-03 01:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Can Starmer’s 40-nation coalition open the Strait of Hormuz?

Snippet: As Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues, Britain is hosting virtual talks with about 40 countries to discuss strategies to reopen the waterway, through which 20 percent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies are shipped from Gulf producers in peacetime.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/2/can-starmers-40-nation-coalition-open-the-strait-of-hormuz

[2026-04-03 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: The UN seems to be sliding into irrelevance just when the world needs it most | The National

Snippet: Mayhem in the Middle East. Catastrophic disruption to world energy supplies. The risk of future food shortages as crucial fertiliser stocks are blocked behind the Strait of Hormuz. And in all this, the dog that didn’t bark – or not so you’d notice – has been the UN and its Secretary General, Antonio Guterres.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/02/un-iran-war-middle-east/

[2026-04-03 00:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dow futures fall 600 points, US oil surges after Trump vows to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ in coming weeks

Snippet: US stock futures plunged Thursday morning as oil prices surged after President Trump vowed to hit Iran “extremely hard” in the coming weeks and failed to provide a timeline on when investors could see the free flow of crude through the Strait of Hormuz again.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/business/dow-futures-fall-600-points-us-oil-surges-after-trump-vows-to-hit-iran-extremely-hard-in-coming-weeks/

[2026-04-03 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Chevron] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Ready to be exploited’: amid rust, weeds and power cuts, Venezuelans hope for a new oil boom

Snippet: The infrastructure is crumbling and the government shaky, but memories exist of an industry that once thrived off Venezuela’s vast reserves of crude – and could do again, despite the climate crisis

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/apr/02/venezuelans-hope-new-oil-boom

[2026-04-02 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How East Asia is being quietly reordered by the US war on Iran

Snippet: States like China and Russia that can provide energy, industrial inputs, strategic reassurance or room for manoeuvre are gaining weight

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3348429/how-east-asia-being-quietly-reordered-us-war-iran

[2026-04-02 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s ex-China mineral-alliance plan faces cost surge amid Iran war oil shock

Snippet: Analysts say Middle East turmoil is elevating commodity input costs, affecting processing efforts and prompting push for ‘friendshoring’ to secure resources

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3348809/trumps-fragile-ex-china-mineral-alliance-plan-faces-cost-surge-amid-iran-war-oil-shock

[2026-04-02 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Exclusive: Greek ships secretly supplying Israel with oil and military cargo

Snippet: Greek shipping companies have been secretly transporting oil, coal and military cargo to Israel, Middle East Eye can reveal.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/exclusive-greek-ships-secretly-supplying-israel-oil-and-military-cargo

[2026-04-02 22:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UAE and Bahrain only Gulf states joining UK coalition to pressure Iran over Hormuz

Snippet: Britain is set to host a summit on Thursday aimed at forming an international coalition to pressure Iran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz, after US President Donald Trump said the UK and other countries should "go get their own oil".

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uae-and-bahrain-only-middle-east-states-join-british-coalition-pressure-iran-over-hormuz

[2026-04-02 22:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: A gas station's markup is a small fraction of US fuel prices

Snippet: Drivers speak out after the average price for a gallon of gasoline jumped 11 cents overnight in the U.S.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/gas-station-prices-us-iran-war-36b3d2f8f9685e4123a70005a4d3fa05

[2026-04-02 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iraq revives Syria land route to export oil to Europe

Snippet: Iraq has restarted overland oil exports through Syria, marking a significant shift in regional energy logistics as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues to wreak havoc on traditional shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iraq-revives-syria-land-route-export-oil-europe

[2026-04-02 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump’s Iran timeline may not be short enough to avoid oil demand destruction

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump says he'll end the war within weeks, but fears for oil supply and demand destruction are set to linger.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/oil-demand-destruction-trump-energy-price-gasoline-ration-iran.html