[2026-04-29 14:03 UTC+10:00] [Politics / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Albanese rules out gas tax during WA visit, but east coast reservation not far off

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has given his firmest commitment yet that his government will not introduce any new taxes on Australian gas companies in his first visit to Western Australia since the Iran conflict began.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/western-australia/albanese-rules-out-gas-tax-during-wa-visit-but-east-coast-reservation-not-far-off-20260429-p5zs2f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: No more quotas: UAE's exit from Opec paves way for independent oil strategy | The National

Snippet: The UAE's exit from Opec caps years of frustration with a group that has proven unable to accommodate the ambitions of the world’s seventh-largest oil producer.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/04/29/uae-opec-exit/

[2026-04-29 13:51 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: From Jakarta to Manila, south-east Asia turns to Russia to plug fuel, fertiliser gaps caused by Iran war

Snippet: South-east Asia, which relied heavily on the Middle East for energy and fertiliser, is desperately seeking to plug huge gaps in its supplies

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/29/from-jakarta-to-manila-south-east-asia-turns-to-russia-to-plug-fuel-fertiliser-gaps-caused-by-iran-war

[2026-04-29 13:39 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Albanese kills gas tax to protect nation’s fuel security and Asian refinery deals

Snippet: The prospect of a new tax on gas exports has been killed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who is staking his personal reputation on Australia’s relationship with its Asian neighbours in Japan, Korea and Malaysia that have warned against the move.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-kills-gas-tax-to-protect-nation-s-fuel-security-and-asian-refinery-deals-20260429-p5zs1t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S. warns banks of sanctions risk over China ‘teapot’ refineries handling Iranian oil

Snippet: The U.S. Treasury warned financial institutions Tuesday that they could face sanctions if they engage in dealings with Chinese refineries that process Iranian oil.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/29/us-treasury-warns-sanctions-china-refineries-iran-oil-malaysian-blend.html

[2026-04-29 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Glory days of OPEC long over – Afshin Rattansi (VIDEO)

Snippet: The decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC will further weaken the cartel of oil producers, whose power has been eroding over the years, Afshin Rattansi, host of Going Underground, has told RT.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639227-uae-exit-opec-realignment-multipolarity-rattansi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-29 12:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks down late Wed. morning amid AI woes, oil prices

Snippet: SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks were trading lower late Wednesday morning, as investors sat on the sidelines after unfavorable reports regarding OpenAI dampened sentiment for the artificial intelligence sector.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429005400320

[2026-04-29 12:08 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Emiratis’ exit from OPEC will boost the flow of oil after the war

Snippet: April 29, 2026 — 12:08pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/emiratis-exit-from-opec-will-boost-the-flow-of-oil-after-the-war-20260429-p5zrx2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Amnesty: Israel must halt ‘unlawful destruction of civilian property’ in Lebanon

Snippet: Amnesty International said that attacks on civilian infrastructure by Israel has continued, after footage showing the destruction of solar panels in southern Lebanon by Israeli bulldozers has surfaced.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/amnesty-israel-must-halt-unlawful-destruction-civilian-property-lebanon

[2026-04-29 11:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korean currency edges up in morning trade amid decision by UAE to leave OPEC

Snippet: SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won rose slightly against the U.S. dollar Wednesday morning amid a decision by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to exit the OPEC oil cartel.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429003600320

[2026-04-29 11:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC in a blow to oil cartel

Snippet: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday it will leave OPEC effective May 1, stripping the oil cartel of its third-largest producer and further weakening its leverage over global oil supplies and prices.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10728161

[2026-04-29 11:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC in a blow to the oil cartel

Snippet: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday it will leave OPEC effective May 1, stripping the oil cartel of its third-largest producer and further weakening its leverage over global oil supplies and prices.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/business/foreign-business/united-arab-emirates-will-leave-opec-in-a-blow-to-the-oil-cartel/2331050

[2026-04-29 11:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: LS Electric wins 319 bln-won deal from U.S. energy firm for data center project

Snippet: SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- LS Electric Co., a South Korean electrical equipment maker, said Wednesday it has secured a 319 billion-won (US$216.5 million) contract to supply power distribution systems to Bloom Energy, a U.S. energy solution firm, for a large-scale data center project.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429003400320

[2026-04-29 11:21 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: UAE exit weakens OPEC+ power over oil market but group to stay together, sources say

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/world/global-affairs/uae-exit-weakens-opec-power-oil-market/

[2026-04-29 11:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: UAE exit weakens OPEC+ power over oil market but group to stay together, sources say

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/business/uae-exit-weakens-opec-power-oil-market/

[2026-04-29 11:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Oil takes another hit, but chips steal the spotlight

Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/29/cnbc-daily-open-oil-takes-another-hit-but-chips-steal-the-spotlight.html

[2026-04-29 10:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks open lower on renewed AI woes, rising oil prices

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES para 2; ADDS additional info in bottom; CHANGES photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429001751320

[2026-04-29 10:37 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ukraine war briefing: More woe for Russian oil as Tuapse refinery hit again

Snippet: Putin condemns drone attack; King Charles to US Congress – Ukrainians need your 9/11 spirit; acting US ambassador to leave Kyiv. What we know on day 1,526

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/29/ukraine-war-briefing-more-woe-russian-oil-tuapse-refinery-hit-again

[2026-04-29 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul stocks open lower on renewed AI woes, rising oil prices

Snippet: Seoul stocks opened lower Wednesday as a report on OpenAI's poorer-than-expected performance renewed concerns over the artificial intelligence sector and rising oil prices.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727988

[2026-04-29 10:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Crude oil climbs above $111 as diplomacy falters

Snippet: Oil prices rose again as uncertainty surrounding the conflict between the United States and Iran continued to weigh on markets.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/crude-oil-climbs-above-111-diplomacy-falters

[2026-04-29 10:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks open lower on renewed AI woes, rising oil prices

Snippet: SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks opened lower Wednesday as a report on OpenAI's poorer-than-expected performance renewed concerns over the artificial intelligence (AI) sector and rising oil prices.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429001700320

[2026-04-29 10:02 UTC+10:00] [Essential poll] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The fuel crisis is about to whack Australia. Jim Chalmers’ budget must tread a fine line between panic and preparation | Peter Lewis

Snippet: As the economy turns south, the treasurer will be faced with choices in how he responds. This calm before the shitstorm is an opportunity for reforms to energy, the NDIS and housing

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/commentisfree/2026/apr/29/budget-chalmers-fuel-crisis-fine-line

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

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Seoul stocks open 0.33 pct lower amid renewed concerns over AI, rising oil prices

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Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429001600320

[2026-04-29 09:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SMDC brings solar power to Iloilo with first renewable energy energization in the Visayas

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/tmt-newswire/smdc-brings-solar-power-to-iloilo-with-first-renewable-energy-energization-in-the-visayas/2330701

[2026-04-29 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The US Grid Wasn't Built For This

Snippet: Authored by Tejasri Gururaj via Interesting Engineering,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/us-grid-wasnt-built

[2026-04-29 08:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: OPEC’s end will be a win for humanity and America — another Trump miracle

Snippet: OPEC’s stranglehold on the global economy is finally coming apart at the seams — thanks in large part to President Donald Trump’s efforts at home and abroad — and the result will be freer markets, long-term lower energy price and less debt slavery for developing nations.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/opinion/opecs-end-will-be-a-win-for-humanity-and-america-another-trump-miracle/

[2026-04-29 08:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: VicGrid surveyors cancel access visit after farmgate protest makes them feel unsafe

Snippet: Topic:Renewable Energy

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-29/vicgrid-marnoo-farm-power-lines-transmission-energy-land-access/106617462

[2026-04-29 08:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: First full gas tanker exits Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began

Snippet: A tanker ship passed through the Strait of Hormuz headed for China on Monday — the first shipment of natural gas to successfully exit the Persian Gulf since the start of the war with Iran.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/world-news/first-full-gas-tanker-exits-strait-of-hormuz-since-iran-war-began/

[2026-04-29 08:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: America’s favorite gas hack app delivers worst news imaginable for California drivers

Snippet: America’s favorite gas price app has warned prices are going to continue to go up for Californians as the war in Iran rages on.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/us-news/gasbuddy-analyst-warns-california-drivers-of-surging-gas-prices/

[2026-04-29 07:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Oil tycoons deny paying bribes to former Nigerian minister

Snippet: Two oil executives have denied paying bribes to former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, a court has been told.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx21lpd3wdwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-29 07:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: PM to announce $45 million to fast-track housing, energy projects

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-29/federal-politics-live-blog-housing-energy-fastrack/106616572

[2026-04-29 06:53 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: UAE leaves OPEC: Why this is a blow to the oil producing group but may benefit consumers

Snippet: The UAE will pull out of OPEC, after being a member through the emirate of Abu Dhabi since 1967. Source: Getty / Bloomberg

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/uae-leaves-opec-wwhy-this-is-a-blow-to-the-group-but-may-benefit-consumers/wpgh5wyts

[2026-04-29 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: 70% of New Yorkers fear that green energy mandates will make their ‘unreasonable’ electricity bills even more expensive: poll

Snippet: A majority of New York State voters say their electricity bills are unreasonable — and nearly 70% fear controversial green energy mandates will send prices even higher, a new poll found.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/us-news/70-of-new-yorkers-fear-that-green-energy-mandates-will-make-their-unreasonable-electricity-bills/

[2026-04-29 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump's threats to steal Iran's oil continue a long history of US pillage

Snippet: Since the bipartite US-Israeli attack on Iran began two months ago, US President Donald Trump has made declarations about stealing Iranian oil: "If it were up to me, I'd take the oil, I'd keep the oil, it would bring plenty of money." Failing that, he has threatened to destroy Iran's oil infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/trumps-threats-steal-irans-oil-continue-long-history-us-pillage

[2026-04-29 06:33 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Plans for new Australian oil refinery

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/plans-for-new-australian-oil-refinery-20260429-p5zrw0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 06:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 4/28/2026

Snippet: Sinking AI stocks and another climb in oil prices helped to halt Wall Street’s record-setting rally.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-b147717d731d3f7cfaf27a9625715c21

[2026-04-29 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: How the United Arab Emirates’ shocking OPEC exit could drive down gas prices

Snippet: The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday that it will leave OPEC effective May 1 – a shocking blow to the world’s largest oil cartel that could help drive down gasoline prices.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/business/how-the-united-arab-emirates-shocking-opec-exit-could-drive-down-gas-prices/

[2026-04-29 05:37 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Aussie team developing clean energy from most unlikely source

Snippet: An Australian research team is exploring a potential way of tackling two of the world's most pressing environmental issues at once: dealing with plastic waste and reducing our fossil fuel footprint.The answer? Transforming plastic waste into valuable fuels like hydrogen using solar power.The new technology would then allow the hydrogen and other gases produced to be utilised as a clean energy source.READ MORE: 'Cracks starting to show' in Australia's $368 billion nuclear sub dealA container filled with plastic waste from

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/plastic-waste-turned-into-clean-fuel-hydrogen-using-sunlight-adelaide-university-researchers/3d289063-2cdf-4ae2-8668-908e0623d39e

[2026-04-29 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Does the gas industry pay its fair share of tax?

Snippet: Advocates are calling for a flat 25 per cent tax on gas exports. (ABC News: Michael Franchi)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-29/does-australias-gas-industry-pay-enough-tax/106602004

[2026-04-29 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Speculation builds on how upcoming budget will address fuel supply

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-29/fuel-storage-oil-refining-budget-response-to-fuel-crisis/106610864

[2026-04-29 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pan Asia Bank offers customers with solutions to face energy crisis - DailyNews

Snippet: Pan Asia Bank has been driving innovation to offer both mobility and energy independence. Anticipating the growing challenges surrounding fuel availability and energy costs in the country, Pan Asia Bank took proactive steps to offer customers a forward-looking solution.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/29/business/986445/pan-asia-bank-offers-customers-with-solutions-to-face-energy-crisis/

[2026-04-29 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: HNB and Access Solar join hands to provide solar loan solutions

Snippet: HNB Senior Vice President/Head of Retail Banking, Kanchana Karunagama and Access Solar Pvt Ltd Director, Prasanna Dissanayake exchange the MoU in the presence of representatives from both organisations.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/29/business/986439/hnb-and-access-solar-join-hands-to-provide-solar-loan-solutions/

[2026-04-29 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: IFC provides USD 18 Mn for 100 MW solar power facility

Snippet: The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has provided USD 18 million to WindForce PLC to develop Sri Lanka’s first utility‑scale 100‑megawatt (MW) solar power facility, a landmark project that will accelerate the country’s energy transition, strengthen energy security, lower electricity costs and create thousands of jobs.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/29/business/986542/ifc-provides-usd-18-mn-for-100-mw-solar-power-facility/

[2026-04-29 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ASPI edges up by 8 points to close at 22,620

Snippet: Amid the volatile and uncertain global geopolitical backdrop, coupled with rising oil prices and cautious investor sentiment, the Colombo Bourse remained largely flat.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/29/business/986551/aspi-edges-up-by-8-points-to-close-at-22620/

[2026-04-29 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Decision by the UAE to leave OPEC shakes up alliance

Snippet: The logo of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is displayed outside of OPEC’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria, March 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Lisa Leutner, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/uae-opec-oil-prices-c6779acba51365416ab1898b18f2beb2

[2026-04-29 05:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: UAE's shock OPEC exit: What it means for the oil cartel's future and for crude prices

Snippet: The United Arab Emirates' exit from OPEC this week will weaken the influence of the cartel and its leader Saudi Arabia on the oil market, a development that could prove bearish for prices over the long term.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/oil-uae-opec-saudi-arabia.html

[2026-04-29 05:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: UAE taking advantage of long-term global energy needs by leaving OPEC - analysis

Snippet: The United Arab Emirates said on April 28 that it will leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The decision will take effect on May 1. This is a momentous decision that could have wider implications.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-894502

[2026-04-29 05:15 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to fall as sinking AI stocks weigh down Wall Street; UAE to leave OPEC oil cartel

Snippet: Slumping AI stocks and another climb in oil prices because of the Iran war are helping to halt Wall Street’s record-setting rally.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-fall-as-sinking-ai-stocks-and-rising-oil-prices-weigh-down-wall-street-20260429-p5zrvj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Backlash against scheme to raise grid costs for solar, battery owners

Snippet: Energy giant AGL is raising alarm over a proposed overhaul of the way customers are billed for the upkeep of the electricity grid, adding to controversy over a scheme that threatens to impose higher charges for households using rooftop solar panels and battery storage systems.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/backlash-against-scheme-to-raise-grid-costs-for-solar-battery-owners-20260428-p5zrpq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 04:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Tunisia: President dismisses minister of energy and industry

Snippet: Tunisian President Kais Saied on Tuesday ordered the dismissal of energy and industry minister Fatma Thabet Chiboub, ahead of a parliament meeting to review controversial draft laws on renewable energy contracts.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/28/tunisia-president-dismisses-minister-of-energy-and-industry/