[2026-04-01 02:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russian Oil Exports Fall by 1.75M Bpd as Drones Assaults Baltic Ports

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.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/31/russian-oil-exports-fall-by-175m-bpd-as-drones-assaults-baltic-ports-a92392

[2026-04-01 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: A militarily degraded Iran is still a stubborn foe

Snippet: Plumes of smoke rise from an oil facility in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-us-trump-pete-hegseth-centcom-airstrikes-missiles-drones-7b94d5de628bf8df2de6b728efff2285

[2026-04-01 02:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: $6 gas nightmare returns to LA as diesel hits record high in California

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.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/us-news/california-gas-nears-6-diesel-hits-record-7-45-amid-supply-fears/

[2026-04-01 02:26 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘God squad’ waives endangered species law to allow US drilling in Gulf of Mexico

Snippet: Critics say exemption for fossil fuels exploits White House’s ‘self-made gas crisis’, and could doom the rare Rice’s whale

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/31/gulf-of-mexico-drilling-endangered-species

[2026-04-01 01:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices brought on by war in Iran

Snippet: Ray Ruda fills his van with fuel at a gas station Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Brentwood, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/consumer-confidence-conference-board-economy-spending-3e0067c2d4cf8f1c095fe652b6db5ba9

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US-Israeli strikes on Iran's oil and gas could poison people and environment for decades

Snippet: On the night of 7 March, air strikes hit four oil depots and refineries in and around Tehran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-israel-strikes-iran-oil-gas-poison-people-environment-decades

[2026-04-01 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Petrol prices] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Not a fix’: the three questionable ideas politicians are pitching to solve Australia’s fuel crisis

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

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/01/australia-fuel-crisis-three-questionable-ideas-politicians

[2026-04-01 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japan, Indonesia focus on energy cooperation as concerns grow over Iran war fallout

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)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-indonesia-takaichi-prabowo-energy-war-iran-5ac82d8b6bd7e4fa82afa61a439a3545

[2026-04-01 00:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Moscow is profiting from the Iran war for now — but experts say Russia's economy is in the 'death zone'

Snippet: Russia has found itself in the curious position of benefiting from the turmoil hitting its Middle East partner and ally, Iran.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/russia-energy-price-revenues-windfall-economic-outlook-inflation-putin-moscow.html

[2026-04-01 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Huang Yiping] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China has ‘room’ for imported inflation, but economic risks rising: PBOC adviser

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

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3348567/china-has-room-imported-inflation-economic-risks-rising-pboc-adviser

[2026-03-31 23:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Russian ship carrying oil docks in Cuba, allowed to proceed despite US energy blockade

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

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cuba-russia-oil-sanctions-blockade-us-trump-1b69b79b322586503d08f28882e5b948

[2026-03-31 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump’s Iran war and energy policies outline ‘dangerous volatility’ of fossil fuel push

Snippet: Critics say president is locking into 20th century energy systems even as his ‘bet’ on oil and gas ‘isn’t going so well’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/31/trump-iran-war-fossil-fuel-policy-environment

[2026-03-31 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could the energy crisis prompt US and China to ‘sit down and work together’?

Snippet: Washington’s change in direction is a ‘reminder’ that Beijing could play a more important role in global governance, researcher says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348499/could-energy-crisis-prompt-us-and-china-sit-down-and-work-together

[2026-03-31 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ‘Asia to suffer most from Iran war energy crisis’

Snippet: SINGAPORE — Asia faces the gravest fallout from the war on Iran and is confronting a major energy crisis, a global maritime analytics firm warned in an interview with Agence France-Presse on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/31/news/asia-to-suffer-most-from-iran-war-energy-crisis/2311343

[2026-03-31 22:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump lashes out at France and UK, says nations should ‘just take’ Strait of Hormuz to replenish lost oil

Snippet: WASHINGTON — President Trump lashed out at the UK and France on Tuesday for staying out of the Iran war, suggesting the Brits should “just take” the Strait of Hormuz themselves to replenish lost oil.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/us-news/trump-lashes-out-at-france-and-uk-over-strait-of-hormuz/

[2026-03-31 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Drones strike Russia’s Ust-Luga port again as EU officials visit Ukraine

Snippet: Ukrainian drones have struck ⁠Russia’s Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga for the fifth time in 10 days, as Kyiv continues to step up attacks on Russia’s oil export infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/drones-strike-russias-ust-luga-port-again-as-eu-officials-visit-ukraine

[2026-03-31 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: France's Macron arrives in Japan for talks dominated by Mideast war

Snippet: TOKYO — French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Japan on Tuesday for a visit that initially aimed to strengthen partnerships in nuclear energy and space innovation but will now be dominated by the Middle East war.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/31/world/frances-macron-arrives-in-japan-for-talks-dominated-by-mideast-war/2311256

[2026-03-31 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Blaize and Nokia Advance Collaboration with Joint AI Solution Showcase at GITEX Asia

Snippet: EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. and SINGAPORE, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blaize Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BZAI, Nasdaq: BZAIW) ("Blaize"), a global leader in programmable, energy efficient AI computing, today announced the next phase of its collaboration with Nokia regarding joint validation and ecosystem engagement across Asia Pacific.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706983

[2026-03-31 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: How the Philippines under elder Marcos handled the 1973, 1979 oil crises

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/things-to-know-philippines-oil-crises-ferdinand-marcos-years-1973-1979/

[2026-03-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Euro zone inflation surges past ECB target on oil shock

Snippet: March 31, 2026 21:00 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/euro-zone-inflation-surges-past-ecb-target-on-oil-shock/

[2026-03-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Newsletters] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Kasalikasan] Catching some rays

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/newsletters/kasalikasan-solar-panel-adoption-philippine-households/

[2026-03-31 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Gas prices rise above $4 a gallon for first time in more than 3 years

Snippet: A gallon of gas now costs more than $4 on average, reaching a level not seen in more than 3 years, the American Automobile Association reported Tuesday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/business/gas-prices-rise-above-4-a-gallon-for-first-time-in-more-than-3-years/

[2026-03-31 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Pioneering Innovation in Telecom Power: Huawei Wins Global Best Practices Award 2025

Snippet: SHENZHEN, China, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Huawei Site Power Facility won the Global Best Practices Award 2025 from Frost & Sullivan for its continuous technological innovation and industry leadership. This award recognizes Huawei's outstanding contributions to the application of Virtual Power Plant (VPP) technologies and AI-powered green site solutions, highlighting its industry leadership in driving global operators' transition from traditional energy consumers to energy prosumers.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706961

[2026-03-31 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Euro zone inflation smashes through ECB target to 2.5% in March as energy costs soar

Snippet: Inflation in the euro zone jumped to 2.5% in March, according to the latest preliminary figures from Eurostat on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/euro-zone-inflation-smashes-through-ecb-target-to-2point5percent-.html

[2026-03-31 20:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Oil price steadies for now but cost of petrol soars around the world

Snippet: The price of a barrel of oil has steadied but at the petrol pump, consumers are still paying the price for the global supply chain disruption.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/31/oil-price-steadies-for-now-but-cost-of-petrol-soars-around-the-world/

[2026-03-31 19:32 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Victoria, NSW divided over plan to slash GST from soaring fuel prices

Snippet: Australia’s largest states are at odds over how to apply GST to fuel as the first cracks emerge in the national response to the global oil crisis.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/victoria-nsw-divided-over-plan-to-slash-gst-from-soaring-fuel-prices-20260331-p5zkff.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-31 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran strikes Kuwaiti oil tanker in drone attack off Dubai coast: report

Snippet: A Kuwaiti oil tanker off the coast of Dubai was set ablaze Tuesday after being struck by an Iranian drone, according to reports.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/world-news/iran-strikes-kuwaiti-oil-tanker-in-drone-attack-off-dubai-coast-report/

[2026-03-31 18:46 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia to refine more oil to combat rising fuel costs

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-to-refine-more-oil-to-combat-rising-fuel-costs-20260331-p5zkfh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-31 18:40 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Zelensky may be defying Trump with strikes on Russian oil

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/zelensky-may-be-defying-trump-with-strikes-on-russian-oil/

[2026-03-31 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Average US gas prices soar past $4 a gallon

Snippet: A vehicle passes a gasoline price board at a filling station in Philadelphia, Friday, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/gas-prices-4-gallon-iran-war-de8b7ccea254a1585cab86f336db57a6

[2026-03-31 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S. gasoline hits $4 per gallon, highest since 2022, as Iran war drives up fuel prices

Snippet: U.S. gasoline prices have surged above $4 per gallon for the first time in more than three years, as the oil supply shock triggered by the Middle East war rapidly drives up costs for families.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/gas-oil-diesel-price-iran-war.html

[2026-03-31 18:00 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Giant oil tanker off Dubai hit by Iranian strike after Trump’s latest threats

Snippet: Tel Aviv/Washington: Iran attacked and set ablaze a fully loaded crude oil tanker off Dubai on Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump warned America would obliterate Iran’s energy plants and oil wells if it did not open the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/giant-oil-tanker-off-dubai-hit-by-iranian-strike-after-trump-s-latest-threats-20260331-p5zkbt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-31 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Fried rice, kottu, and tea prices set to increase from midnight today - DailyNews

Snippet: The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has decided to increase the prices of several popular food items starting from midnight today (31), citing the recent electricity tariff revision.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/31/breaking-news/975521/fried-rice-kottu-and-tea-prices-set-to-increase-from-midnight-today/

[2026-03-31 17:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Won-dollar rate closes above 1,530, highest since 2008 crisis

Snippet: The South Korean currency fell sharply to a 17-year low against the US dollar Tuesday as the escalating Middle East conflict fueled fears of further disruptions to global oil supplies and broader economic impacts.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706816

[2026-03-31 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Sacked Brisbane oil exec accuses Shell of fraud cover-up

Snippet: Topic:Law, Crime and Justice

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/sacked-brisbane-oil-exec-accuses-shell-of-covering-up-fraud/106517478

[2026-03-31 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Drone attack sparks fire on Kuwaiti tanker in UAE amid Iran’s Gulf attacks

Snippet: An apparent Iranian attack on a fully loaded Kuwaiti crude oil tanker at Dubai Port sparked a fire that was later extinguished, authorities said.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/drone-attack-sparks-fire-on-kuwaiti-tanker-in-uae-amid-irans-gulf-attacks

[2026-03-31 17:36 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan seeks French backing as Macron begins Asia trip in Iran war’s shadow

Snippet: Japan is enlisting French support amid a global energy shock and a diplomatic rupture with Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3348495/japan-seeks-french-backing-macron-begins-asia-trip-iran-wars-shadow

[2026-03-31 17:25 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Higher fares, fewer rides: How Cebu commuters are dealing with oil price hikes

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/cebu-commuters-struggle-higher-fare-oil-price-hikes/

[2026-03-31 17:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Impact of Middle East war hits Korea’s medical sector

Snippet: Oil-linked supply crunch drives up prices of medical consumables, adding pressure on deficit-hit hospitals

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706765

[2026-03-31 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Agriculture chief dismisses concerns over possible food price spike

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. dismissed concerns over a possible food price spike, saying extreme projections linked to rising oil prices are unlikely and do not reflect government interventions.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/31/business/agriculture-chief-dismisses-concerns-over-possible-food-price-spike/2311125

[2026-03-31 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: AFP: China ‘not a reliable partner’ in oil exploration talks with PH

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday reiterated that China was “not a reliable partner” on the negotiating table despite ongoing talks on the possibility of joint oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea, particularly in areas within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/31/news/afp-china-not-a-reliable-partner-in-oil-exploration-talks-with-ph/2311099

[2026-03-31 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US attacks Iranian nuclear site while Tehran hits oil tanker off the Dubai coast

Snippet: Portraits of Hezbollah’s late leaders Hassan Nasrallah, right, and his cousin, Hashem Safieddine, are seen, as smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, Beirut’s southern suburbs, Lebanon, Monday, March 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-march-31-2026-07fcd5216ceae44965de79a60a4623da

[2026-03-31 16:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea launches first oil swap program to offset Middle East risks

Snippet: South Korea is launching its first strategic oil swap program, lending government crude reserves to refiners in exchange for future deliveries of alternative supplies, as tensions in the Middle East threaten key shipping routes.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706695

[2026-03-31 16:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: As oil shock hits skies, travelers face more fees, fewer flights

Snippet: Fuel surcharges for May-issued tickets could hit record highs

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706680

[2026-03-31 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: No oil leakage after Iranian attack on Kuwaiti oil tanker, Dubai media office says

Snippet: The Dubai media office said there is no oil leakage after firefighters have extinguished a fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker that was hit in an Iranian attack.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/no-oil-leakage-no-injuries-after-iranian-attack-kuwaiti-oil-tanker

[2026-03-31 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Amorepacific, Viol Medical Sign MOU on Beauty and Medical Devices

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amorepacific announced on March 27 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Viol Medical, an energy‑based medical device company, to collaborate in the beauty and medical device sectors. The collaboration aligns with Amorepacific's long‑term strategy to provide holistic beauty solutions that connect skincare with beauty devices.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706643

[2026-03-31 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How Brazil's sugarcane-based ethanol shields it from global oil market shocks

Snippet: As global oil markets tremble amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Brazil is finding protection in a decades-old buffer against shocks that is both cheap and environmentally friendly. While gas prices soar globally, tens of millions of Brazilian drivers have a choice at the pump: fill up with 100% sugarcane-based ethanol or a gasoline blend that contains 30% of biofuel.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/brazil-biofuels-sugarcane-ethanol-oil-prices-iran-war-bbdfcb49c0d3ceb86ceb8e25c1a25259

[2026-03-31 16:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LS Eco Energy to start rare earth output, reducing China reliance

Snippet: LS Eco Energy said Tuesday that it will begin mass production of rare earth metals for defense applications within this year, positioning itself among the first non-Chinese players to build a supply chain in the sector.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706634

[2026-03-31 16:13 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The 26-cent saving at the bowser will be wiped out within weeks

Snippet: Savings from a 26 cent a litre cut to fuel excise tax could be wiped out within weeks with the global oil price expected to continue its climb, increasing motorists’ bills for diesel and petrol into the foreseeable future and regardless of when the Iran war ends.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/the-26-cent-saving-at-the-bowser-will-be-wiped-out-within-weeks-20260331-p5zkat.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-31 16:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: South Korea proposes over $17 billion in additional budget to ease energy costs as Iran war rages on

Snippet: South Korea on Tuesday proposed a supplementary budget worth 26.2 trillion won (about $17.1 billion) to ease the burden of rising energy prices on households and industries as the Middle east conflict has created a supply crunch.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/south-korea-budget-energy-costs-iran-war-.html