[2026-03-23 09:42 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Why work from home is a 'sensible' option for millions in fuel crisis

Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/fuel-crisis-australia-energy-minister-flags-work-from-home-as-sensible-option-for-millions/24b49ae8-9b6b-4cc7-8afd-02a569645e11

[2026-03-23 09:36 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Hume criticises Energy Minister's WFH suggestion

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/hume-criticises-energy-ministers-wfh-suggestion-20260323-p5rmmf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-23 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Amid new guidelines, a warning data centres could 'cut corners', threaten energy, water supply

Snippet: More data centres, like this one in Sydney, are on the way. Source: AAP / Steven Markham

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/new-expectations-in-place-for-resource-hungry-data-centres-coming-to-australia/9cqgj2cdj

[2026-03-23 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Robert Cropf] Bomb first, debate later

Snippet: For those old enough to remember the first Gulf War (1990-91), the scenes feel painfully familiar: Smoke rising over Tehran. Babies carried out of a bombed-out hospital in incubators. Missiles striking cities across the Middle East. Oil markets in turmoil as Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz. The war of choice that began with Israeli and American strikes on Iran is widening by the hour, pulling in multiple countries, including NATO allies, and producing casualties that mount by

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699875

[2026-03-23 07:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Emerging from latest blackout, Cuba says ready for any potential US attack

Snippet: The Cuban government has said it is prepared for any potential United States attacks as the island-nation begins to recover from yet another blackout under a punishing oil blockade imposed by Washington that has pushed its economy to the brink.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/22/emerging-from-latest-blackout-cuba-says-ready-for-any-potential-us-attack

[2026-03-23 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Live: ASX set to tumble after another brutal night on Wall Street, oil keeps rising

Snippet: With markets now pricing in a protracted war in the Middle East, Wall Street suffered another sharp sell-off on Friday, while global oil prices continued to rise.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-23/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates/106484408

[2026-03-23 07:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran threatens ‘zero restraint’ if US makes good on Trump’s ultimatum to ‘obliterate’ power plants

Snippet: Iran vowed to deploy a policy of “zero restraint” and hit energy infrastructure across the Persian Gulf as well as banks that do business with US if President Trump carries out his threat to “obliterate” Tehran’s power plants.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/22/world-news/iran-threatens-zero-restraint-if-us-makes-good-on-trumps-ultimatum-to-obliterate-power-plants/

[2026-03-23 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Forest bathing offers escape from war in Iran and rising gas prices

Snippet: It might seem impossible to get away from the constant barrage of horrible news these days. But at an urban North Carolina arboretum, people are “bathing” in nature to wash away the stress. (AP Video/Allen G. Breed)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/forest-bathing-stress-relief-77807628ff6af6b8925c019b41a125bc

[2026-03-23 07:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Killing off gas low-hanging fruit for climate goals

Snippet: March 23, 2026 07:00 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/killing-off-gas-low-hanging-fruit-for-climate-goals/

[2026-03-23 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Saving resources save lives - DailyNews

Snippet: Saving certain resources such as water, fuel, gas etc involve the reduction of consumption and the sustainable management of natural materials and ensure future availability. Key actions include reducing waste, reusing items, recycling, using energy-efficient technology, and conserving. But unfortunately people, especially Sri Lankans are very good at wasting and NOT saving.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/23/features/970729/saving-resources-save-lives/

[2026-03-23 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pakistan Govt cuts costs amid Gulf oil crisis, fuel prices surge, austerity measures imposed - DailyNews

Snippet: Pakistan faces a historic disruption to its national celebrations as the Government cancels the Republic Day parade today (23) amid a severe oil crisis. Rising fuel prices and global energy supply disruptions caused by Middle East conflicts have forced the country to adopt stringent austerity measures, impacting everything from Government operations to public events.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/23/world/970539/pakistan-govt-cuts-costs-amid-gulf-oil-crisis-fuel-prices-surge-austerity-measures-imposed/

[2026-03-23 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka looks to India-backed Trincomalee project amid energy crisis - DailyNews

Snippet: Redeveloping the Second World War-era oil tank farms in the Trincomalee district is the “permanent solution” to the energy crisis, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said, adding that the Government was taking steps to expedite the project backed by India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/23/local/970883/sri-lanka-looks-to-india-backed-trincomalee-project-amid-energy-crisis/

[2026-03-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cuba is ready for a potential attack from US amid oil blockade: deputy foreign minister

Snippet: In response to Trump’s threat to take over the Caribbean island, Carlos Fernandez de Cossio said: ‘We ‌would be naive if we do not prepare’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3347511/cuba-ready-potential-attack-us-amid-oil-blockade-deputy-foreign-minister

[2026-03-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: President discusses global energy crisis, impact on SL economy with party leaders - DailyNews

Snippet: A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and party leaders was held in Parliament on Friday (20).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/23/local/970738/president-discusses-global-energy-crisis-impact-on-sl-economy-with-party-leaders/

[2026-03-23 05:41 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Completely closed': Iran to strangle oil supply after Trump threat

Snippet: Hello and welcome to our live rolling coverage of the war in the Middle East this Monday, March 23.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-march-23-donald-trump-latest-world-news-headlines/ab76975a-165f-4487-9116-2b60ba5a4a4e

[2026-03-23 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Insane way thief is busted stealing 500 gallons of diesel — as gas crisis spirals into crime

Snippet: A man alleged to have stolen 500 gallons of diesel and caused $10,000 in damages at a Lodi gas station has been locked up after police caught up with the gas guzzler.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/22/us-news/las-vegas-man-accused-of-stealing-500-gallons-of-diesel-from-a-lodi-gas-station/

[2026-03-23 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Iran war's damage to economy could worsen yet markets remain complacent

Snippet: The International Energy Agency says this is the greatest "supply disruption in the history of the global oil market". (Reuters: Vivek Prakash)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-23/energy-crisis-oil-price-iran-war-share-markets/106483532

[2026-03-23 05:25 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set for more losses as oil prices jump

Snippet: Another climb for oil prices shook stock markets, as hopes collapsed for a possible cut to interest rates this year by the Federal Reserve.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-for-heavy-losses-as-oil-prices-jump-20260323-p5rmjb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-23 05:04 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Albanese steps in on fuel supply as Coalition calls for Russian sanctions pause

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will use his weight to push Asian countries to keep supplying oil to Australia as the Coalition proposes dropping sanctions on Russian fertiliser to avoid a food inflation should the Strait of Hormuz remain blocked.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-steps-in-on-fuel-supply-as-coalition-calls-for-russian-sanctions-pause-20260322-p5rmg8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-23 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Energy & Environment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Energy crisis: gas lobby cries wolf at gas export tax

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/energy-crisis-gas-lobby-cries-wolf-at-gas-export-tax/

[2026-03-23 05:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Lines drawn on data centres’ energy and water use

Snippet: March 23, 2026 05:00 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/lines-drawn-on-data-centres-energy-and-water-use/

[2026-03-23 05:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Lines drawn on data centres’ energy and water use

Snippet: March 23, 2026 05:00 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/lines-drawn-on-data-centres-energy-and-water-use-2/

[2026-03-23 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan mulls Hormuz minesweeping if truce reached

Snippet: TOKYO — Japan could consider deploying its military for minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil supplies, if a ceasefire is reached in the US-Israeli war on Iran, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/23/world/asia-oceania/japan-mulls-hormuz-minesweeping-if-truce-reached/2305026

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Imus City steps up gas station monitoring for fair oil prices

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/23/regions/imus-city-steps-up-gas-station-monitoring-for-fair-oil-prices/2305102

[2026-03-23 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Pakistan T20 cricket league to be held in empty stadiums amid oil crisis

Snippet: Pakistan’s premier domestic T20 league will take place in empty stadiums due to the recent spike in oil prices, says a top official of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/22/pakistan-super-league-matches-to-be-held-in-empty-stadiums-amid-oil-crisis

[2026-03-23 02:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: The economy has a Strait of Hormuz deadline for Trump: Two weeks

Snippet: With oil prices at levels not seen in years and global business supply chains across sectors of the economy shut down by the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, faith in the C-suite that the worst isn't yet to come is being tested. On Friday, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said he is planning for $175 oil, and for an oil price that remains above $100 through 2027.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/22/iran-war-strait-of-hormuz-trump-oil-prices-economy.html

[2026-03-23 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cuba starts restoring power after nationwide grid collapse

Snippet: People spend the night in the dark on the Malecon during a blackout in Havana, Cuba, Saturday, March 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cuba-blackout-energy-ba0e5a5df1f428dbf26656d23a16a772

[2026-03-23 01:16 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Iran says it will ‘irreversibly destroy’ Middle East infrastructure if US attacks energy sites

Snippet: Energy and oil sites across region would become ‘legitimate targets’, Tehran says

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/22/iran-says-destroy-middle-east-infrastructure-us-energy-sites

[2026-03-23 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Energy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: As Labor faces pressure to respond boldly to oil shock, it needs to find more unconventional levers to pull

Snippet: Leveraging Australian gas exports to ensure we get oil in return is among the offbeat ideas we could be hearing more about

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/23/as-labor-faces-pressure-to-respond-boldly-to-oil-shock-it-needs-to-find-more-unconventional-levers-to-pull

[2026-03-23 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Sport] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Bereft Bombers poke, prod and point fingers against Port. What were they even trying to do?

Snippet: Essendon lacked energy and cohesion. If they don’t learn to defend, other clubs will continue to run rings around them

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2026/mar/22/bereft-bombers-poke-prod-and-point-fingers-against-port-what-were-they-even-trying-to-do

[2026-03-23 00:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran says will hit region’s energy sites if US, Israel target power plants

Snippet: Iran has threatened to hit energy sites in the Middle East after United States President Donald Trump threatened to attack its power plants if Tehran does not open the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/22/iran-says-will-hit-regions-energy-sites-if-us-israel-target-power-plants

[2026-03-23 00:26 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vietnam PM visits Russia to sign energy deal amid Iran war disruption

Snippet: Since the US-Israel war against Iran began, the cost of 95-octane petrol and diesel in Vietnam has soared by 50 per cent and 70 per cent respectively.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3347500/vietnam-pm-visits-russia-sign-energy-deal-amid-iran-war-disruption

[2026-03-22 23:53 UTC+10:00] [International trade] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Energy shock talk grabs headlines but the Iran war is also driving the world towards a food crisis | Heather Stewart

Snippet: Growers face soaring fertiliser and fuel costs as shipping choke point of the strait of Hormuz hits supply chains

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/22/energy-shock-iran-war-also-driving-world-towards-food-crisis

[2026-03-22 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOF, attached agencies ensure continuous public service delivery with uniform work arrangement

Snippet: THE Department of Finance (DOF) and its attached agencies have adopted a uniform special work arrangement to support the continuous delivery of public services, while advancing government-wide energy conservation efforts.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/22/tmt-newswire/dof-attached-agencies-ensure-continuous-public-service-delivery-with-uniform-work-arrangement/2305061

[2026-03-22 23:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gatchalian: Accelerate PH transition to EV adoption amid escalating conflict in Middle East

Snippet: SENATOR Win Gatchalian said the government needs to accelerate the country’s adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) to mitigate the impact of higher oil prices amid escalating armed conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/22/tmt-newswire/gatchalian-accelerate-ph-transition-to-ev-adoption-amid-escalating-conflict-in-middle-east/2305060

[2026-03-22 23:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Legarda moves to ease household burden with comprehensive VAT reform package

Snippet: SENATOR Loren Legarda has filed three complementary measures, aimed at easing the burden on Filipino households by reforming the country’s value-added tax (VAT) system. The proposals lower the general VAT rate, exempt basic goods and services, and correct distortions in electricity billing to ensure fairness and fiscal responsibility.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/22/tmt-newswire/legarda-moves-to-ease-household-burden-with-comprehensive-vat-reform-package/2305051

[2026-03-22 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Nigel Farage] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: 'Big Chungus' and racist meme coins: Nigel Farage’s cameos are rife with the language of the online far right | Robert Topinka

Snippet: The Reform UK leader uses the energy of memes to fuel his popularity, but this should not distract us from the seriousness of his purpose

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/22/racist-meme-nigel-farage-cameos-online-far-right

[2026-03-22 22:31 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Data centres should back renewable transition to ensure priority under new guidelines

Snippet: Tech giants seeking to build artificial intelligence data centres in Australia should create their own renewable infrastructure to avoid sucking up domestic resources if they want to win government support under new investment guidelines.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/data-centres-should-back-renewable-transition-to-ensure-priority-under-new-guidelines-20260322-p5rmen.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-22 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Two cities to host Pakistan Super League in empty stadiums due to spike in oil prices

Snippet: ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s premier domestic T20 league will take place in empty stadiums due to the recent spike in oil prices, a top official of the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Sunday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-super-league-t20-12ac18c104759c7a45b91cf0a426fc96

[2026-03-22 22:13 UTC+10:00] [Department of Energy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines will allow use of dirtier, cheaper fuel amid US-Iran war

Snippet: The ‌Philippines has taken steps such as shortening the work week and providing ⁠fuel subsidies to counter the impact of rising costs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3347484/philippines-will-allow-use-dirtier-cheaper-fuel-amid-us-iran-war

[2026-03-22 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Vietnam, Russia to Sign Energy Deal as PM Leaves for Moscow

Snippet: Vietnam's prime minister left Sunday for an official visit to Russia during which the two nations will sign several agreements, including on oil and gas cooperation, Hanoi said.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/22/vietnam-russia-to-sign-energy-deal-as-pm-leaves-for-moscow-a92299

[2026-03-22 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran threatens 'irreversible' damage to energy infrastructure if Iranian plants attacked

Snippet: Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has threatened retaliatory strikes for US attacks on Iranian power plants which he said will cause "irreversible" damage to regional energy infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-threatens-irreversible-damage-energy-infrastructure-if-iranian

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

Source: AP News

Title: Rescatistas trabajan tras el derrumbe de 2 edificios en Estambul en una explosión de gas

Snippet: ESTAMBUL (AP) — Una explosión de gas natural en el céntrico distrito de Fatih, en Estambul, derribó dos edificios el domingo.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/turquia-derrumbe-explosion-gas-estambul-24234bed01d87b2c2bb5a33afc64d8b9

[2026-03-22 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: 2 buildings collapse in central Istanbul after gas explosion

Snippet: ISTANBUL (AP) — A natural gas explosion in Istanbul’s central Fatih district brought down two buildings on Sunday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/turkey-istanbul-building-collapse-8185abbe79303740a784c2503b307f97

[2026-03-22 21:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Finance minister calls for preparation for prolonged Middle East crisis

Snippet: Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol on Sunday called for proactive policy measures to prepare for a prolonged Middle East crisis, as the conflict surrounding Iran has pushed up global oil prices and heightened economic uncertainties.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699914

[2026-03-22 21:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Higher tax refunds will likely be used to offset rising gas prices

Snippet: A person fills up her vehicle’s gas tank at a gas station in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-tax-refunds-gas-prices-859494e746561a3343dcd57836c3dc83

[2026-03-22 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Govt allows sale of low-grade fuel

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — As part of efforts to ease the impact of the Middle East war on the Philippines, the Department of Energy (DOE) on Sunday said it is temporarily allowing the sale of lower-grade fuel in the local market.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/22/news/govt-allows-sale-of-low-grade-fuel/2305003

[2026-03-22 20:53 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong firms face profit squeeze as US importers cut orders amid oil crisis

Snippet: City’s business leaders also say government should bolster ties with Central Asia and Asean nations to diversify market risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347479/hong-kong-firms-face-profit-squeeze-us-importers-cut-orders-amid-oil-crisis

[2026-03-22 19:00 UTC+10:00] [UK cost of living crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Trumpflation’: how the Iran war’s economic storm could affect Britons

Snippet: Yet another cost of living crisis looms with fuel, food, holiday, energy and home loan prices expected to rise

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/22/trumpflation-how-the-iran-war-economic-storm-could-affect-britons

[2026-03-22 18:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ‘Can’t live like this’: Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout in a week

Snippet: Cuba has been plunged into darkness for the second time in less than a week after its national power network failed again, strained by an energy blockade imposed by the United States.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/22/cant-live-like-this-cuba-hit-by-second-nationwide-blackout-in-a-week