Topic: Energy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-26 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: ISTANBUL (AP) — A Turkish-operated oil tanker that had departed from Russia was struck by a naval drone on Thursday as it approached the Black Sea entrance to the Bosporus Strait, Turkish officials said.
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[2026-03-26 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-26 21:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: Ukrainian drones are believed to have struck one of Russia’s largest oil refineries in the northwestern Leningrad region early Thursday, coming after days of repeated strikes on nearby oil terminals that have led to disruptions in export flows.
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[2026-03-26 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has downgraded its outlook for the eurozone, warning that the Middle East war is driving up energy prices and fuelling inflation.
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[2026-03-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: It’s still not clear who was behind Monday’s perfectly timed bets on stocks and oil that came just minutes before President Trump signaled a pause on Iran attacks – but the resulting windfall was likely worth between $40 million and $50 million, On The Money has learned.
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[2026-03-26 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to meet visiting Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin this evening (26) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, with discussions expected to focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.
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[2026-03-26 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Gulf states issued a joint statement on Thursday condemning Iran's "blatant" and "criminal" attacks against their energy infrastructure, signaling a readiness to act in "self defense" in the future.
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[2026-03-26 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Former Cuban President Raul Castro is involved in talks between the island and the United States, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has said, amid soaring tensions between the two states.
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[2026-03-26 20:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: To submit a letter to The Age, email letters@theage.com.au. Please include your home address and telephone number below your letter. No attachments. See here for our rules and tips on getting your letter published.
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[2026-03-26 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The U.S. and Israeli war on Iran is having a catastrophic impact on the global economy, European members of the G7 have warned ahead of a key summit on Thursday.
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[2026-03-26 19:30 UTC+10:00] [oil] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Markets might be convinced Trump will chicken out again, but that won’t reassure Asian nations scrambling to deal with energy shortages
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[2026-03-26 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The affected coastline officially stretches about 165 kilometres, with navy crews, drones and specialised vessels deployed to contain and recover hydrocarbon residues. The pollution matters because crude has continued to reach public beaches and fishing areas, raising concern among residents, tourism operators and coastal communities already facing economic losses. The federal government says it is still carrying out a technical and scientific investigation to identify the source of the spill, while President Claudia Sheinbaum has suggested a private operator may
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[2026-03-26 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: A Turkish oil tanker has reportedly been struck by drones near the Bosphorus after taking on around 140,000 tons of oil at a Russian port, local media reported on Thursday. The ship is blacklisted by the Ukrainian government for transporting Russian goods.
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[2026-03-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Renewable energy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Rising energy bills give Reform and Tories opening to attack net zero while government hesitant to make case for clean energy
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[2026-03-26 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: A crude oil tanker with 27 Turkish crew on board was hit by a drone in the Black Sea, Istanbul's Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said.
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[2026-03-26 18:14 UTC+10:00] [Metro Manila] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-26 18:14 UTC+10:00] [Metro Manila] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-26 18:13 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Labor has intervened to secure regional fuel supply chains in one of the most drastic market interventions since petrol rationing during WWII, as Energy Minister Chris Bowen forces suppliers to sell to independent regional service stations that are running on empty.
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[2026-03-26 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: RUST, Germany, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation, a global leader in high-performance and energy-efficient server solutions, and a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings Corporation (TWSE:3706), is highlighting its latest AI-ready infrastructure, OCP-compliant platforms, and liquid cooling innovations at CloudFest 2026 (Booth H15 & H16). The company is collaborating with industry leaders AMD and Intel to demonstrate scalable solutions at both server and rack scale designed to support the growing demand for sustainable data centers.
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[2026-03-26 17:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese Embassy in Manila said Beijing remained open for oil and gas exploration talks with Manila as long as the Philippines showed its sincerity for such discussion.
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[2026-03-26 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Oil prices have been gripped by volatility since the U.S.-Iran war began nearly four weeks ago.
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[2026-03-26 17:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are expected to open in negative territory on Thursday as investors weigh mixed messages on the status of Middle East peace talks.
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[2026-03-26 17:08 UTC+10:00] [Kyiv] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US redirects air defences and eases oil sanctions on Moscow, leaving Kyiv to face Russian assaults with dwindling resources
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[2026-03-26 17:01 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Not much gas in the tank? Maybe skipping town for four days over Easter is off the table for you this year. Happily, Brisbane is a better place than ever to spend time, even on public holidays.
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[2026-03-26 16:55 UTC+10:00] [Tropical Cyclone Narelle] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Cyclone system, which is gaining strength as it heads towards WA coast, is set to be the first in 20 years to make landfall in three of Australia’s states and territories
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[2026-03-26 16:45 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-26 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: FILE -Construction workers walk to a data center building under construction in Sedenak Tech Park in Johor state of Malaysia, Sept. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File)
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[2026-03-26 16:07 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Just weeks ago, the U.S. electric-car market looked moribund.
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[2026-03-26 16:05 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-26 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Spring tasting menu rooted in Korean ingredients reflects the season’s energy through lighter compositions and vivid greens
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[2026-03-26 15:45 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-26 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The Philippines' energy market regulator said that it suspended the country's wholesale electricity spot market across all its three grids until further notice.
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[2026-03-26 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Currency traders watch monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), right, 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, Thursday, March 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
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[2026-03-26 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Thursday announced the temporary suspension of operations of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market in all three grids in the country to help address the energy supply risk and price volatility due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-26 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysia is accelerating its shift towards a greener, smarter and more decentralised energy system. Solar & Storage Live Malaysia arrives at a defining moment for Malaysia's energy sector.
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[2026-03-26 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: TORONTO — Adam Sykora did not just make his NHL debut in the Rangers’ 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs on Wednesday night, but the high-energy wing slotted right into the middle-six role he’ll have to seize if he hopes to have a future as a Ranger.
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[2026-03-26 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has implemented austerity measures in connnection with the President's declaration of a state of national energy emergency to ease the impact of the war in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-26 14:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Sultan Al Jaber described Iran's restriction through the Strait of Hormuz as "economic terrorism".
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[2026-03-26 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc on Thursday welcomed the signing of the oil excise tax suspension law to cushion the impact of the oil price increases.
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[2026-03-26 13:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: GENEVA — The WHO chief said Wednesday the health situation in Cuba was "deeply concerning" as the US fuel blockade deepens the island's energy crisis.
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[2026-03-26 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BUDAPEST, Hungary (Reuters) -- Hungary will gradually stop sending natural gas to Ukraine until crude oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline resume, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Wednesday, escalating a standoff with Kyiv over energy supplies disrupted by the Ukraine war.
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[2026-03-26 12:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: GENEVA (AFP) -- The WHO chief said Wednesday the health situation in Cuba was "deeply concerning" as the US fuel blockade deepens the island's energy crisis.
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[2026-03-26 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Oil prices rose Thursday after Iran signaled it had no intention of holding direct talks with the United States, even as a U.S. proposal to end the war is under review by senior officials in Tehran, according to remarks from the Islamic Republic's foreign minister.
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[2026-03-26 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SYDNEY, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Australia's renewable penetration continues to rise, large-scale solar plants are increasingly facing negative daytime electricity prices, growing solar curtailment, and higher market volatility in the National Electricity Market (NEM). At the same time, grid operators are placing greater emphasis on system strength, frequency response, and grid stability as inverter-based generation expands.
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[2026-03-26 12:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Exclusive: Speaking with the Australian Politics podcast, the Liberal frontbencher says a sovereign wealth fund would set Australians up for generations to come
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[2026-03-26 11:45 UTC+10:00] [CLP Power] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong’s largest electricity supplier attributes rise to changes in actual fuel prices following start of US-Israel war against Iran
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[2026-03-26 11:21 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Critical Resources isn’t just playing the explorer game any more - it’s busy rewriting the rules of the energy transition value chain. While many juniors are content with chasing a single soil anomaly, the ASX mining junior has spent the last year quietly assembling a “triple-threat” portfolio spanning next-gen battery tech in the USA, district-scale lithium in Canada, and high-grade gold in New Zealand.
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[2026-03-26 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Gulf] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Disruptions from the war could accelerate a shift in the oil trade, threatening the US dollar’s long-held dominance, analysts say
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[2026-03-26 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: More than 500 service stations were without some kind of fuel on Thursday but more petrol and diesel was flowing to regional areas, Energy Minister Chris Bowen revealed in parliament. Source: AAP / Dan Himbrechts
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[2026-03-26 10:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Drivers across Southern California are feeling the pain at the pump like never before.With global markets rattled by the situation in Iran, crude prices have shot up, driving retail gasoline costs sharply higher nationwide, and Californians are bearing the brunt of it.Right now, the average price in the state is hovering well above $5 a gallon, but some individual gas stations have blown past that into the jaw-dropping territory.
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