Topic: Energy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-01 08:10 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday warned that China cannot be considered a reliable partner in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), even as the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reengaged Beijing in talks on possible joint oil and gas explorations and coast guard cooperation.
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[2026-04-01 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: People work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Monday, March 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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[2026-04-01 07:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The US-Israeli war on Iran is driving a fissure between Washington and its Nato allies, as US requests for overflight permission, basing, and air defence systems are brushed off, while the Trump administration casts doubt on its commitment to Nato’s mutual defence clause.
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[2026-04-01 07:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he will ask US mediators to relay his offer of an Easter truce to Russia, halting attacks on the country’s energy facilities, amid an ongoing deadlock in peace talks.
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[2026-04-01 07:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Ukraine’s delay of an EU inspection of the Druzhba oil pipeline for nearly two weeks is “not smart,” unnamed diplomatic sources have told Euractiv. Kiev had earlier agreed to allow the bloc’s experts to check the conduits for alleged damage.
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[2026-04-01 07:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Wall Street surged on Tuesday, lifted by speculation about a potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict that has sent oil prices soaring and fueled fears of global inflation in recent weeks.
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[2026-04-01 07:21 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 95]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump told allies they should seize their own oil after the Strait of Hormuz was closed. Source: Getty / Nathan Howard
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[2026-04-01 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Middle East war, which shows no sign of easing off anytime soon, has brought to light once again, with better clarity, the importance of energy security for a country in an anarchic world. The UN system has failed to stand for the very same purpose it was established for—the prevention of conflict.
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[2026-04-01 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Iran attacked a fully-loaded crude oil tanker at Dubai Port’s anchorage on Monday (30), setting it ablaze and damaging its hull, Kuwait’s State news agency reported, citing Kuwait Petroleum Corp, which warned of a possible oil spill.
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[2026-04-01 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump told aides he is prepared to wind down the US military campaign against Iran even if the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday.
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[2026-04-01 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: With the aim of managing public expenditure during the energy crisis, the Cabinet has approved the payment of the fuel allowance granted to Ministers, MPs and public officials based on the fuel price prevailing on March 1 this year until further notice.
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[2026-04-01 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The world stands at a perilous precipice. Following the conflict in West Asia and the resulting disruption of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has issued a stark warning. Executive Director Fatih Birol describes this as “the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market,” labelling it the “greatest global energy security threat in history”.
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[2026-04-01 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
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[2026-04-01 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Facing a massive shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) following a virtual stop in supplies from the Arabian Gulf, India has spread the acquisition net wide, roping in distant countries including Argentina and the US for supplies to tackle the crisis back home. It has also bought LPG from Iran for the first time since 2019.
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[2026-04-01 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Amid the energy crisis in Bangladesh caused by the conflict in West Asia, India has supplied an additional 5,000 tonnes of diesel, a Government official said.
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[2026-04-01 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has declared every Wednesday a special public holiday for Government employees, schools, universities, and Courts. The directive which was taken a few days ago is an effort to conserve fuel amid ongoing energy shortages. Essential services such as healthcare, water supply, and transport remain operational. The private sector has been encouraged to follow suit.
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[2026-04-01 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government has approved the installation of 25 standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with each capacity of 10 MW/40 MWh to better integrate rapidly growing solar power into the national grid and enhance overall system stability, Cabinet spokesman, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.
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[2026-04-01 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Professor Chandana Abeyrathne stated yesterday that state institutions, local government bodies, and all citizens must responsibly contribute to conserving water and electricity amidst the global energy crisis and prevailing dry weather.
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[2026-04-01 06:14 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-04-01 06:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Passengers ride in a shared taxi as it makes its way through Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Wednesday, March 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)
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[2026-04-01 06:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has deployed thousands of troops to the Middle East and said he wants to seize Iran’s foremost crude export hub, Kharg Island, to “take the oil.” However, such an assault promises heavy losses and a logistics quagmire for Washington, according to former US Army officer Stanislav Krapivnik.
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[2026-04-01 06:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: April 1, 2026 06:00 | News
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[2026-04-01 05:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jorgensen speaks with the media as he arrives for a meeting of EU energy ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, March 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
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[2026-04-01 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Amid rising gas prices, now averaging above $6 per gallon in California, commuters may find some relief, if they’re willing to go a little out of the way to find it.
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[2026-04-01 05:07 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Relief at the petrol pump has been made official but drivers are being warned it will take time for the fuel excise cut to be felt in their wallets.The opposition and the crossbench expressed reservations but got behind the government's push to halve the tax, cutting 26.3 cents per litre from fuel prices to save about $19 on a 65-litre tank.But calls have also emerged for more radical changes such as drilling more Australian oil, forcing electric vehicle drivers to
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[2026-04-01 05:00 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Washington: The Trump administration is putting the world on notice that it is prepared to exit its war against Iran without a clear resolution in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving other countries to escort oil tankers or force the crucial shipping passage open.
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[2026-04-01 04:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: As the U.S continues to blockade the island of Cuba families already struggling are being pushed to the brink (APVideo shot by: Ariel Fernández and Milexsy Durán)
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[2026-04-01 04:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — President Donald Trump expressed frustration Tuesday with allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the US war effort, telling them to “go get your own oil” as the conflict with Iran and its closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent average U.S.
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[2026-04-01 04:06 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Many countries in Europe have called the conflict illegal, with some blocking Israeli and US planes from moving weapons through their airspace
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[2026-04-01 03:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Donald Trump told allies that were concerned about fuel shortages to "go get your own oil". (Reuters: Kevin Lamarque, file)
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[2026-04-01 03:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Moscow will not supply oil to countries backing an “anti-market” price cap scheme, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko has said, as demand for crude rises amid the Middle East conflict.
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[2026-04-01 03:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Gold is on track for its worst monthly decline since 2008 as a historic energy supply shock amid the Iran war spooks investors who were hoping for interest-rate cuts.
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[2026-04-01 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TOKYO/COLOMBO/WELLINGTON — Indonesia’s leader visited Tokyo this week in Asia’s latest flurry of fuel bartering efforts to offset crippling shortages caused by conflict in the Middle East, a key source of regional energy supplies.
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[2026-04-01 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: April 1, 2026 03:30 | News
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[2026-04-01 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: A leaked UN panel of experts' report obtained by Middle East Eye has revealed details of the Haftar family’s connections to oil, fuel and arms smuggling networks in eastern Libya.
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[2026-04-01 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Gasoline prices over $4 a gallon, part of an ongoing supply shock in the energy markets, might seem like a cue for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates to head off inflation. At least for now, that looks like a bad bet.
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[2026-04-01 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States President Donald Trump is threatening to deploy ground troops to seize critical oil infrastructure on Iran’s Kharg Island, a military gambit that experts say would risk American lives and could still fail to end the war in the Middle East.
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[2026-04-01 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-01 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-01 02:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: Russian seaborne oil exports have fell by about 1.75 million barrels per day (bpd) last week as repeated Ukrainian drone strikes knocked key Baltic terminals out of order, Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing shipping data and sources.
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[2026-04-01 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Plumes of smoke rise from an oil facility in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
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[2026-04-01 02:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Gas and diesel prices in California are soaring Tuesday, climbing past already elevated levels and putting increasing pressure on commuters as fuel shortages drive costs higher.
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[2026-04-01 02:26 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Critics say exemption for fossil fuels exploits White House’s ‘self-made gas crisis’, and could doom the rare Rice’s whale
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[2026-04-01 01:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Ray Ruda fills his van with fuel at a gas station Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Brentwood, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
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[2026-04-01 01:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: On the night of 7 March, air strikes hit four oil depots and refineries in and around Tehran.
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[2026-04-01 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Petrol prices] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Excise cuts, coal-to-liquid fuel and greater use of ethanol have been floated as options to combat price and supply pressures – but experts say cutting fossil fuel dependence is key
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[2026-04-01 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, left, is greeted by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for their lunch after they announced their statements at the Akasaka guesthouse in Tokyo Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (Yoshikazu Tsuno/Pool Photo via AP)
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[2026-04-01 00:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Russia has found itself in the curious position of benefiting from the turmoil hitting its Middle East partner and ally, Iran.
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[2026-04-01 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Huang Yiping] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As US-Israel war with Iran sends prices up, a monetary expert says impact on China depends on conflict’s severity, while higher energy costs are worrying
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[2026-03-31 23:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Russian-flagged oil tanker Anatoly Kolodki, right, approaches Matanzas, Cuba, Tuesday, March 31, 2026.. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
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