[2026-04-23 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't freezes price caps on fuel products for another 2 weeks

Snippet: SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- The government said Thursday it will maintain the current price ceilings on fuel products for another two weeks considering international oil prices and demand-side controls.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260423009200320

[2026-04-23 19:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Clearing Hormuz Strait mines could take six months — report

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Pentagon assessment said it could take six months to completely clear the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian-laid mines, which could keep oil prices high, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/23/world/clearing-hormuz-strait-mines-could-take-six-months-report/2326902

[2026-04-23 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Russia To Stop Kazakh Oil Flows To Germany Via Druzhba Pipeline

Snippet: After several weeks of the main oil artery into Europe being halted - perhaps as Ukraine awaited the outcome of the Hungary election and the greenlighting of Europe's €90 billion loan to Kiev - Zelenskyy stated the Druzhba oil pipeline will be ready to ship Russian oil again. There is just one problem: Russia said it would halt halt Kazakh crude-oil shipments to Germany through the major Druzhba pipeline next month after reporting "technical issues."

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/russia-stop-kazakh-oil-flows-germany-druzhba-pipeline

[2026-04-23 19:42 UTC+10:00] [Energy crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Druzhba oil flows resume, clearing path for €90B Ukraine loan

Snippet: Oil is moving again through the Druzhba pipeline — clearing the final hurdle to unlock the EU’s €90 billion loan for Ukraine.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/druzhba-oil-ukraine-loan-slovakia-hungary-viktor-orban/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-23 19:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Mythical shapes and the impact of oil: Meet the nominees for the art world's prestigious prize

Snippet: A spoken-word performance about life in the industrial north and sculptures which examine the political history of oil are among the shortlisted artworks for this year's Turner Prize.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80mzk88l0eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-23 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: These charts show how Iran's economy is in freefall

Snippet: The war in the Middle East is plunging Iran's already fragile economy into freefall.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/iran-economy-war-charts-rial-oil-strait-hormuz-blockade.html

[2026-04-23 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Environment / Climate change] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Lack of chargers stalls grand plans for electric cars

Snippet: As electric vehicle uptake surges, Australia’s charging network is failing to keep up with growing demand, leaving drivers queuing at charging stations and the industry demanding governments clear “lumbering monopolies” in the energy sector.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/environment/climate-change/lack-of-chargers-stalls-grand-plans-for-electric-cars-20260421-p5zpn8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Vietnam's top leader welcomes Korean firms' participation in nuclear power plans: security adviser

Snippet: HANOI, April 23 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung and Vietnam's top leader To Lam agreed to advance cooperation in energy and infrastructure during summit talks, including Vietnam's possible revival of its nuclear power program, Seoul's top security official said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260423011400315

[2026-04-23 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AP News

Title: Comet 3I/Atlas likely originated in a cold corner of the Milky Way

Snippet: This image, provided by NASA, shows the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas captured by the Hubble Space Telescope on Nov. 30, 2025, about 178 million miles (286 million kilometers) from Earth. (NASA, ESA, STScI, D. Jewitt (UCLA), M.-T. Hui (Shanghai Astronomical Observatory), J. DePasquale (STScI) via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/interstellar-comet-atlas-astronomy-galaxy-solar-system-319dcf890b07c5f00fefa82075e81f62

[2026-04-23 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: How the Iran war has stoked competition between India and China for Russian oil

Snippet: India and China, two of the world's major oil importers, are competing for scarce global crude supplies as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and stalled peace talks between the U.S. and Iran tighten the market.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/india-china-russian-oil-supply-strait-hormuz-disruption.html

[2026-04-23 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war makes green hydrogen viable in Asia as fossil fuel prices soar

Snippet: The war-driven hike in fossil fuel prices is narrowing the cost gap, making the clean energy alternative look like a good option

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3351139/iran-war-makes-green-hydrogen-viable-asia-fossil-fuel-prices-soar?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 18:33 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war makes green hydrogen viable in Asia as fossil fuel prices soar

Snippet: The war-driven hike in fossil fuel prices is narrowing the cost gap, making the clean energy alternative look like a good option

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3351139/iran-war-makes-green-hydrogen-viable-asia-fossil-fuel-prices-soar

[2026-04-23 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Nuclear Fuel Consortium To Provide Update On Approved Plans of Action

Snippet: The Department of Energy's (DOE’s) Nuclear Fuel Defense Production Act (DPA) Consortium will be meeting on Thursday morning to “provide updates to the public on the progress of the Consortium and provide commentary on approved Plans of Action”.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/nuclear-fuel-consortium-provide-update-approved-plans-action

[2026-04-23 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Albanese poised to kill off move to increase taxes on gas giants

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-23/anthony-albanese-poised-to-kill-off-increased-tax-on-gas-giants/106598932

[2026-04-23 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Tehran tollbooth’: what is Iran demanding and what would it mean for oil prices?

Snippet: Iran’s plan to extract a $2m payment from tankers using the strait of Hormuz could raise costs for years to come

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/23/tehran-tollbooth-what-is-iran-demanding-and-what-would-it-mean-for-oil-prices

[2026-04-23 17:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: PPS supports resource recycling in hopes to stabilize raw material supply

Snippet: South Korea's Public Procurement Service said Thursday it visited local waste recycling company City Oil Field to explore ways to expand public procurement channels and strengthen domestic raw material supply chains.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10724324

[2026-04-23 17:46 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: EU set to sign off €90bn loan for Ukraine and fresh Russia sanctions – Europe live

Snippet: Move comes after Hungary and Slovakia dropped opposition following reopening of the Druzhba oil pipeline

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/23/eu-ukraine-loan-russia-sanctions-zelenskyy-cyprus-latest-news-updates

[2026-04-23 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: 'We are facing the biggest energy security threat in history,' IEA chief tells CNBC. Watch live

Snippet: "We are facing the biggest energy security threat in history," Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), told CNBC Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/oil-markets-prices-fuel-shortages-iran-war-iea-chief.html

[2026-04-23 17:29 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Rio Tinto forgoes delivery of 8 million litres of diesel to grow WA stockpile

Snippet: Mining giant Rio Tinto will forgo a delivery of eight million litres of diesel from its supplier Viva Energy which will instead be sold to the WA government for $2.25 per litre as the state grows its own fuel stockpile.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/rio-tinto-forgoes-delivery-of-8-million-litres-of-diesel-to-grow-wa-stockpile-20260423-p5zqkj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 16:58 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Oil and gas giant feels the heat from climate activists

Snippet: Climate activists have repeatedly disrupted a gathering of shareholders of Australia’s biggest oil and gas company, with one breaching barricades to jump onto the stage.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/oil-and-gas-giant-feels-the-heat-from-climate-activists-20260423-p5zql8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 16:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: GSIS helps members lower electricity costs through solar panel loan

Snippet: THE Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) empowers its members to take control of their electricity costs by making the shift to solar energy more accessible through the Ginhawa Solar Energy Loan (GSEL), helping families save more each month while investing in a cleaner, more sustainable energy source.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/23/tmt-newswire/gsis-helps-members-lower-electricity-costs-through-solar-panel-loan/2326762

[2026-04-23 16:48 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Oil and gas giant feels the heat from climate activists

Snippet: April 23, 2026 16:48 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/oil-and-gas-giant-feels-the-heat-from-climate-activists/

[2026-04-23 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Canavan's frosty foray into Farrer's campaign trail

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-23/matt-canavan-farrer-byelection-gas-tax-ndis-mark-butler/106582600

[2026-04-23 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Curious Timing: Ukraine Declares Druzhba Pipeline Repaired After New Hungarian PM Elected

Snippet: Ukraine announced Tuesday it completed repairs to the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline and stands ready to resume pumping Russian oil to Europe, a step Ukrainian officials expect will unlock a long-delayed EU aid package.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/curious-timing-ukraine-repairs-druzhba-pipeline-just-after-new-hungarian-pm-elected

[2026-04-23 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Russian oil to Slovakia resumes flowing through pipeline that crosses Ukraine

Snippet: A general view of a pumping station at the end of the Druzhba oil pipeline in the east German refinery PCK in Schwedt, Jan. 10, 2007. (AP Photo/Sven Kaestner, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/slovakia-russia-oil-pipeline-ukraine-8ddc0f83e41d4be65b141c833f885eff

[2026-04-23 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Vietnam taps South Korea for renewed nuclear power plan

Snippet: Vietnam's Communist Party General Secretary To Lam, right, welcomes South Korean President Lee Jae Myung as the Southeast Asian country's first state guest since adding the post of president to his existing role as Communist Party chief, on April 22 in Hanoi.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/vietnam-taps-south-korea-for-renewed-nuclear-power-plan

[2026-04-23 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Lee vows to bolster energy, infrastructure cooperation with Vietnam

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS photo, Lee's meeting with Vietnam's National Assembly chairman in last two paras)By Kim Eun-jung

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260423001652315

[2026-04-23 15:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Lee vows to bolster energy, infrastructure cooperation with Vietnam

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with latest details throughout; CHANGES headline, lead, photo)By Kim Eun-jung

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260423001651315

[2026-04-23 15:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: European stocks to open in negative territory as oil prices gain

Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are expected to open in negative territory on Thursday as regional market sentiment remains downbeat and oil prices tick higher.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/european-markets-stoxx-600-ftse-dax-cac-iran-latest-oil-prices.html

[2026-04-23 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Chernobyl fueled fears about nuclear power. Now, there's a global revival for it

Snippet: The Chernobyl nuclear plant is seen in an aerial view, showing the damage from an explosion and fire on April 26, 1986, that sent a radioactive plume over Europe. (AP Photo/ Volodymyr Repik, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/chernobyl-nuclear-power-iran-russia-3f5003ca20dfb4e2380c1c18aa6613b4

[2026-04-23 15:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Most foreigners excluded from Korea’s oil-price relief payouts

Snippet: Migrant groups say the policy undermines a more inclusive society

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10724107

[2026-04-23 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals

Snippet: Cocaine, cannabis, laughing gas and prescription pills are being offered for sale in mini-marts on UK High Streets, a BBC investigation can reveal.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62l429w2pko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-23 14:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian stocks retreat and oil tops $100 despite a rally on Wall St

Snippet: A person looks at an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-iran-oil-7ad6e0497d1e0fd12486c69fcccf028e

[2026-04-23 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Colombia's leader to meet Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez for first, key talks

Snippet: Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez smiles during a meeting with a delegation led by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright at Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/petro-delcy-meeting-colombia-venezuela-trump-908c233c64b247845dc8efa89f2c167c

[2026-04-23 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Oil Conundrum: Record Inventory Draws And Stable Crude Prices

Snippet: Something strange is taking place in oil. Crude prices have been remarkably stable over the last week, with Brent mostly trading in the high 90s on mixed prospects for the resolution of the over 7-week conflict in the Persian Gulf, despite signs to the contrary: the second round of talks between the US and Iran has been postponed indefinitely following Iran’s decision not to participate; President Trump extended a ceasefire “until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/oil-conundrum-record-inventory-draws-and-stable-crude-prices

[2026-04-23 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Beijing auto show to power electric atmosphere over China's exports

Snippet: The Beijing auto show that starts this week presents Chinese automakers like Geely a prime opportunity to showcase green models and ramp up exports to a world hit by elevated oil prices. (Source photos by Getty Images and Kyodo)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/beijing-auto-show-to-power-electric-atmosphere-over-china-s-exports

[2026-04-23 13:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tai Po probe: ‘very rare’ damage found on fallen firefighter’s breathing apparatus

Snippet: Fire department divisional officer Tung Wing-kei says examination of Ho Wai-ho’s breathing apparatus found ‘very rare’ damage to gas cylinder valve and handwheel

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3351068/tai-po-probe-very-rare-damage-found-fallen-firefighters-breathing-apparatus?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 13:11 UTC+10:00] [Wang Fuk Court] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tai Po probe: ‘very rare’ damage found on fallen firefighter’s breathing apparatus

Snippet: Fire department divisional officer Tung Wing-kei says examination of Ho Wai-ho’s breathing apparatus found ‘very rare’ damage to gas cylinder valve and handwheel

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3351068/tai-po-probe-very-rare-damage-found-fallen-firefighters-breathing-apparatus

[2026-04-23 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China Tests Directed Energy Beam That Recharges Drones Mid-Flight

Snippet: Authored by Bojan Stojkovski via Interesting Engineering,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/china-tests-directed-energy-beam-recharges-drones-mid-flight

[2026-04-23 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Quezon City villages ordered to cut energy use, boost efficiency

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has ordered all 142 villages to implement strict energy-saving measures—aimed at reducing costs, stabilizing supply, and protecting communities from the ripple effects of the ongoing crisis.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/23/news/quezon-city-villages-ordered-to-cut-energy-use-boost-efficiency/2326677

[2026-04-23 12:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LS Materials to supply ultracapacitors for US fusion project

Snippet: LS Materials said Thursday it has secured a supply deal for ultracapacitors in a US nuclear fusion demonstration project, marking its entry into the emerging fusion energy sector.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10723945

[2026-04-23 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Beyond the Bubble] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Europe’s auspicious renewable: Hydro power

Snippet: Elisabeth Braw is a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, author of the award-winning “Goodbye Globalization” and a regular columnist for POLITICO. Her new book, “The Undersea War,” is out later this year.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-renewable-energy-hydro-power/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-23 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Lufthansa slashes 20K flights to save jet fuel as Iran war drives up oil prices

Snippet: The German company that owns Lufthansa Airlines and other European carriers said Tuesday that it would cut 20,000 short-haul flights through October as the Iran war drives up oil prices and deepens worries that some countries may run low on jet fuel.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/world-news/lufthansa-slashes-20k-flights-as-iran-war-drives-up-oil-prices/

[2026-04-23 11:43 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Is a tax on gas exports the answer to the government's budget woes?

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/is-a-tax-on-gas-exports-the-answer-to-the-governments-budget-woes-20260423-p5zqg9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-23 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Markets cheer ceasefire — but hostilities continue

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

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/cnbc-daily-open-iran-ceasefire-oil-markets-tesla-earnings.html

[2026-04-23 10:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SK Hynix Q1 profit jumps fivefold despite Middle East energy crisis

Snippet: SK Hynix has become one of the world's most profitable AI hardware companies. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/sk-hynix-q1-profit-jumps-fivefold-despite-middle-east-energy-crisis

[2026-04-23 10:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Govt. to expand tax cuts on LPG butane next month to reduce fuel cost burdens

Snippet: The government announced Thursday it will more than double fuel tax cuts on liquefied petroleum gas butane products starting next month in a bid to lower the cost burden on consumers.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10723670

[2026-04-23 10:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Daewoo E&C expands into full nuclear value chain

Snippet: Daewoo Engineering & Construction is positioning itself to become a global leader across the nuclear power value chain, leveraging a resurgence in atomic energy driven by the push for carvon neutrality and the surging electricity demand from tech industries.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10723660

[2026-04-23 10:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Keep drilling for common sense on California oil

Snippet: That’s the MO of state and local officials who deplore oil production off the coast of California.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/opinion/common-sense-in-californria-keep-drilling/

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

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't to expand tax cuts on LPG butane next month to reduce fuel cost burdens

Snippet: SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- The government announced Thursday it will more than double fuel tax cuts on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) butane products starting next month in a bid to lower the cost burden on consumers.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260423001700320