Topic: Energy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-14 05:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has confirmed that officials in Havana are holding talks with the administration of US President Donald Trump, as the island grapples with a deepening energy crisis and widespread blackouts.
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[2026-03-14 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Gas prices are advertised in Los Angeles on Monday, March 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
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[2026-03-14 05:35 UTC+10:00] [MarineTraffic] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: India, which gave safe harbour to 183 Iranian sailors, has asked for exemptions from Iran’s blockade of the key waterway
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[2026-03-14 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iran has allowed two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas carriers to sail through the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported, citing sources with direct knowledge of the matter.
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[2026-03-14 05:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Un hombre empuja su auto en una fila de automovilistas que esperan para comprar gasolina después de que las autoridades la racionaran debido a una rotura en un gasoducto principal que afecta el suministro de gas a Lima, Perú, el miércoles 11 de marzo de 2026. (Foto AP/Martín Mejía)
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[2026-03-14 05:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Icicles that formed on a power line structure from a few days of rain and sleet can been seen, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
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[2026-03-14 05:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Air New Zealand will be cutting back on flights over the next two months — a 5% reduction in its services — due to a surge of fuel prices resulting from the conflict in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-14 04:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A man walks along the shore as 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)
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[2026-03-14 04:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Ukraine and its European allies have hit out at a decision by United States President Donald Trump’s administration to partially roll back sanctions against Russia amid soaring energy prices linked to the Iran war.
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[2026-03-14 04:00 UTC+10:00] [Formula One 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: George Russell and Kimi Antonelli took a one-two win in Australia and team’s ability to master dark art of energy management is paying off
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[2026-03-14 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will wind down operations on March 31, its chairman Andres Reyes said Friday, after transmitting all documents and findings on the flood control anomalies to the Office of the Ombudsman.
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[2026-03-14 03:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.
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[2026-03-14 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AMID the turbulence of a war in the Middle East, if anyone is still wondering whether the Philippine economy is entering a period of serious stress, the answer is now visible everywhere — from market data to electricity bills, from the foreign exchange board to the rice stalls in public markets.
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[2026-03-14 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-14 02:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The US-Israeli war on Iran is starting to weigh on Turkey's economy, as inflation continues to exceed expectations and Ankara faces both an outflow of foreign investors and a widening current account deficit.
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[2026-03-14 02:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: The EU is facing a dilemma that could define its role in the escalating confrontation with Iran. Supporting Washington’s military campaign may strengthen transatlantic unity, but it also risks dragging the continent into a conflict that could trigger severe economic and energy consequences for the bloc.
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[2026-03-14 02:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: The EU is facing a dilemma that could define its role in the escalating confrontation with Iran. Supporting Washington’s military campaign may strengthen transatlantic unity, but it also risks dragging the continent into a conflict that could trigger severe economic and energy consequences for the bloc.
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[2026-03-14 02:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The US-Israeli war on Iran is starting to weigh on Turkey's economy, as inflation continues to exceed expectations and Ankara faces both an outflow of foreign investors and a widening current account deficit.
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[2026-03-14 02:23 UTC+10:00] [Hegseth] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth downplays worries over vital shipping lane but offers few details about US measures to restore oil flow
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[2026-03-14 02:15 UTC+10:00] [Afghanistan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: By choking the world’s energy artery, Tehran is betting it can endure longer than a far stronger enemy
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[2026-03-14 01:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PARIS — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that the US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions amid the Iran war is “not the right decision” and won’t help bring a stop to Russia’s more than 4-year-old invasion of Ukraine.
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[2026-03-14 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: A growing number of countries in East Asia are moving or considering moves to buy Russian oil as governments scramble to boost supplies and ease soaring prices caused by the war in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-14 01:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Cuba's government has held talks with Donald Trump's administration, the country's president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, said on Friday.
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[2026-03-14 00:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: France’s President Emmanuel Macron, right, welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prior to a meeting at the Elysee Palace, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
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[2026-03-14 00:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Members of the Popular Mobilization Forces attend a funeral in Najaf, Iraq, Friday, March 13, 2026 for colleagues who were killed in an airstrike in Qaim. (AP Photo/Anmar Khalil)
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[2026-03-14 00:21 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Energy prices have soared as Iranian strikes and reports of mines prevent ships from transiting the chokepoint
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[2026-03-14 00:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: The International Energy Agency (IEA), a global energy watchdog, with several of the wealthiest countries as member nations, has announced the largest release of government oil reserves in its history, two weeks after the United States and Israel started their war on Iran with strikes on Tehran.
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[2026-03-14 00:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The prospect of a U.S. move to seize Kharg Island, a strategically vital hub often referred to as Iran's "oil lifeline," is considered extremely high risk, both from a geopolitical and economic standpoint.
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[2026-03-14 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Detroit] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Drivers in Detroit are unhappy with the spike in gas prices, even if reactions are mixed to the US-Israel war on Iran
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[2026-03-13 23:43 UTC+10:00] [Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: President Miguel Diaz-Canel called the discussion a ‘highly sensitive process’ because it affects bilateral relations of both sides
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[2026-03-13 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Shoppers shop at a grocery store in Schaumburg, Ill., Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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[2026-03-13 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday brushed aside concerns that the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz because of the Iran war, which has spiked oil prices, would continue being a problem for the U.S. and the world for much longer.
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[2026-03-13 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: NANTONG, China, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sigenergy today officially inaugurated the Sigenergy Nantong Smart Energy Center in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China, marking a new milestone in the company's global development. The event brought together nearly 2,000 guests from more than 50 countries and regions, including founders, CEOs, and senior executives from leading distributors and installation partners worldwide, demonstrating Sigenergy's rising global influence and leadership in innovation.
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[2026-03-13 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Russia is earning nearly $588 million daily from fossil fuel exports in March—a 17 percent increase since February—as the Iran conflict disrupts Gulf oil supplies and drives prices higher, new analysis shows.
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[2026-03-13 21:57 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Foreign Secretary Cooper said Moscow and Tehran ‘benefit together’ from soaring oil prices
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[2026-03-13 21:39 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-03-13 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: President Trump ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who was in the middle of an interview, to the White House Situation Room as the administration deals with the financial fallout of the Iran war.
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[2026-03-13 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian within hours of Tehran's new supreme leader vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, as New Delhi scrambles to mitigate energy supply risks.
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[2026-03-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With Tokyo and Beijing still at loggerheads over Taiwan, analysts warn Japan’s decision exposes its economic vulnerability
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[2026-03-13 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Brent crude oil, the global benchmark, held above $100 on Friday morning as the U.S.-Iran war heads toward its third week.
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[2026-03-13 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: Sweden’s coast guard said Thursday that it seized a false-flagged ship that is part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of oil tankers, coming days after authorities in the Scandinavian country took control of a cargo ship suspected of transporting stolen grain from Ukraine.
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[2026-03-13 20:46 UTC+10:00] [Infrastructure] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Ministers face accusations of carrying out ‘irresponsible deregulation’ as they push through ‘clean energy’ proposals
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[2026-03-13 19:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The companies racing to build the massive infrastructure needed for the artificial intelligence boom are facing growing backlash over electricity costs, as households and policymakers question whether data centers are driving up power bills.
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[2026-03-13 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Welcome to The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.
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[2026-03-13 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY — Employees at the Cebu Provincial Capitol will no longer report to work on Fridays as the provincial government implements a four-day workweek to conserve energy.
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[2026-03-13 18:31 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Washington: The Trump administration is temporarily lifting US sanctions on Russian oil, allowing more than 100 million barrels already at sea to be shipped to countries around the world, in an attempt to contain prices that have spiked above $US100 a barrel.
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[2026-03-13 18:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The U.K. economy flatlined in January as growth continued to slow even before the U.S.-Iran war brought about a global energy price shock.
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[2026-03-13 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: LONDON — European stocks were set to open the week's final trading session in negative territory, as investors continued to weigh the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its lasting impact on growth.
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[2026-03-13 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
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[2026-03-13 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Gulf countries, including Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, have declared force majeure on gas exports following the United States-Israel war on Iran, now in its third week, and the disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran has retaliated across the region, targeting US assets.
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