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Will the Iran war really lead to a global pivot to renewable energy?

IN FOCUS: With US and Israeli strikes on Iran continuing and no end to the conflict in sight, calls are growing for the rest of the world to reduce its dependence on oil and gas. But experts tell Stuti Mishra that moving away from oil is no easy task – if…

The Independent UK

Oil giants pocket extra €81m a day in EU. Here's how much a windfall tax could cut your energy bill

Oil companies in the EU are raking in an additional €81.4 million in profits everyday from soaring fuel prices, as experts call for an urgent windfall tax.

Euronews

Gas Car Drivers Hit 5 Times Harder By Iran Oil Shock Than EV Owners

According to one study, rising oil prices will hit gas cars five times harder than EVs, which will see a much smaller increase in running costs.

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Energy minister: ‘every penny’ levied on household energy bills will be scrutinised

But Michael Shanks says government will not be rushed into plans to reduce costs faced by households due to war in Iran

The Guardian - UK

Iran oil crisis: why NZ’s car dependence is now a strategic liability

The war in Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have sent oil prices past US$100 a barrel – and Kiwis flocking to fill up. Petrol just hit NZ$3 a litre and some stations have reported running dry.

The Conversation

Renewable energy project may help blow down power bills

The savings from a new type of energy project could slash electricity bills for households in Victoria, NSW and Queensland, and consume less farming land.

AAP

South Africa will run out of industrial gas by 2028 and 70,000 jobs could be lost – why government fixes are lacking

South Africa is about to have a gas supply crisis.

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Commission resists overhaul of carbon pricing while pushing for tax cuts on energy

Commission resists overhaul of carbon pricing while pushing for tax cuts on energy despite calls from member states to suspend rules as oil prices soar.

Euronews

Would more North Sea drilling lower UK energy bills? Our analysis says no

As the Middle East conflict intensifies and oil and gas prices swing wildly, the UK has seen renewed calls to drill more in the North Sea. The argument is straightforward: if Britain produces more of its own oil and gas, household energy bills should fall.

The Conversation

How Pakistan’s people-led solar boom is easing impact of Middle East energy crisis

Falling costs and government incentives make solar an attractive option for many, reducing need for gas

The Guardian - UK

The next energy superpower will make its own fuel

The upcoming era of energy security is shifting from possession to production.

Fortune

Your electricity bill keeps rising. Here's what's actually causing it—and how to fix it

Retail electricity prices are climbing faster than inflation, and the most popular political fixes would make things worse.

Fortune

Why Hindus Worship Many Forms but Believe in One

Many people assume Hinduism is confusing. They see temples dedicated to Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, and Lord Shiva, and conclude that Hindus worship many different gods. This often leads to a simple but important question: Who is the real God? Ancient Hindu philosophy offers a surprising answer. The sages who…

MyLifeXP

Blackout plunges cuba into darkness and exposes fragile power grid

Cuba suffers a nationwide blackout, exposing the fragility of its power grid as millions endure heat, shortages and long waits for electricity.

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Can the Grids Package free the EU from its energy dependence?

US-Iran tensions disrupt Middle East energy routes, driving up oil and gas prices. After the 2022 energy crisis, Brussels launched the Grids Package. Can this plan cut Europe’s reliance on foreign energy?

The Independent UK

Cuba plunged into islandwide blackout as power crisis worsens, in photos

Officials in Cuba reported an islandwide blackout Monday as deepening energy and economic crises continue to strain a crumbling power grid. It marked the third major outage in four months. A separate blackout just over a week ago affected western Cuba, leaving millions without electricity.

The Conversation

Remote communities are more vulnerable to fuel price shocks – could microgrids help?

When diesel prices jump, most Australians notice it at the bowser.

The Independent UK

Experts say claims drilling in North Sea will reduce UK energy bills are ‘sheer fantasy’

The analysis comes amid soaring energy prices as a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran which has closed the Strait of Hormuz – a key shipping route for oil and gas supplies

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Evening Standard

‘Sheer fantasy’ to claim draining North Sea oil would would cut bills – experts

Analysis by the Oxford Smith School showed more savings were possible through renewables.

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The U.S. Electricity Price Gap: Which States Pay the Most for Power?

Electric bills are one of those household expenses that quietly drain your budget every month. But depending on where you live, the amount you pay...

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Canada’s Quiet Boom in Green Jobs

Canada’s economic transition is producing something more tangible than climate rhetoric. Across the Prairies, Ontario, and the country’s fast-growing digital infrastructure sector, renewable energy, battery manufacturing, grid modernization, and AI-linked construction are creating jobs tied to real projects, real facilities, and real local demand.

The Guardian - AU

Replacing 1m petrol cars with EVs could cut Australia’s reliance on foreign fuel by 1bn litres a year

Electric vehicles reduce exposure to global oil price shocks and shift energy consumption to electricity largely produced domestically, expert says

International Business Times

Severe Storms Slam Tennessee Valley, Leaving Thousands Without Power in Alabama's Lauderdale County

A line of severe thunderstorms swept through the Tennessee Valley late Sunday into early Monday, March 16, 2026, unleashing high winds, heavy rain and isolated damage that knocked out electricity to more than 11,000 customers in Lauderdale County, Alabama, and scattered outages across the broader region.

The Independent UK

Gulf investors seen likely to keep funding Africa renewable energy despite the Iran war

Renewable energy projects in Africa that depend on Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds and state-backed companies will likely press ahead despite the Iran conflict, analysts say, thanks to the continent's surging appetite for power and fuel

Windows Central

Sam Altman wants to turn AI into a utility — and meter “intelligence” like electricity

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicts AI will shift from subscriptions to utility billing, charging by usage like power or water.

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