Sri Lanka is facing fresh fuel supply concerns as authorities raise prices by more than 8% to curb panic buying and stabilise supplies. The move comes amid rising demand and fears of shortages across the island nation.

The chairman of Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, D. J. Rajakaruna, urged the public to reduce non-essential travel and limit fuel consumption as the government works to manage limited reserves.

Fuel Crisis: Sri Lanka Hikes Fuel Prices Amid Panic Buying

Global supply chains face heightened risk after QatarEnergy halted LNG production amid escalating regional conflict, removing about 20% of worldwide LNG exports and contributing to shipping disruptions. Rising insurance costs and blocked transit routes through the Strait of Hormuz further threaten energy and goods movement, intensifying global market uncertainty.


Energy Crisis: 'India First' Approach Guides Decision To Keep Oil Reserves Intact

As the war in Middile East intensifies, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a stark warning to Gulf states: rein in the United States and Israel or face oil prices soaring to 200 dollars per barrel. Energy markets are already on edge. Brent crude surged to around $119 before plunging to nearly $102 within just 24 hours, highlighting extreme volatility. Analysts warn that if the conflict spreads to oil routes or production hubs, the world could face a major energy shock with huge economic consequences.


IRGC Goes Nuclear! | Iran Warns: Prepare for $200 Oil

Global markets are plunging as fears over oil distribution rise amid the ongoing Israel–Iran war. Investors are concerned that continued conflict could disrupt shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy supply.


Israel-Iran War: Global Sell Off Deepens As Oil Distribution Fears Rise

#Gravitas: Tensions in West Asia are now disrupting one of the most critical shipping routes in the world, the Strait of Hormuz. Nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil moves through this narrow passage. Any disruption here quickly ripples across global markets and straight into people’s pockets. 


Israel-Iran War: Can Shipping Resume Through Hormuz as Energy Crisis Widens Globally 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with UNHCR Chief Barham Salih to discuss strategies to tackle Ukraine’s ongoing energy crisis. The meeting focused on securing international support, improving energy infrastructure, and addressing humanitarian challenges amid the country’s critical energy shortages. Zelensky emphasized the importance of global cooperation to ensure energy stability for civilians.


Zelensky Meets UNHCR Chief Barham Salih to Address Energy Crisis

Cuba’s deepening energy crisis has triggered major developments, with Russia’s aviation regulator suspending flights and plans underway to evacuate tourists from the island. The Kremlin says it is in talks with Havana over possible aid and support as power shortages worsen.


Cuba’s Energy Crisis Deepens: Russia Suspends Flights, Evacuates Tourists

Cuba is experiencing its most severe energy crisis in decades, affecting daily life and infrastructure across the island. Meanwhile, former President Trump has intensified political and economic pressure on Havana. This video explores the crisis, its causes, and the potential impacts on Cuba’s population and international relations.


After Venezuela, Is Cuba's Communist Govt Next US Target?

Cuba is experiencing its most severe energy crisis in decades, affecting daily life and infrastructure across the island.

Cuba Says Airlines Can No Longer Refuel on the Island as US Blockade Deepens Energy Crisis 

Cuba has halted airline refueling and is reeling from a US-ordered halt in Venezuelan oil shipments, deepening a crippling energy crisis. The government has imposed emergency measures, including reductions in bus and train services, and transport and power cutbacks as shortages spread across the island.


Cuba Reeling From US-Ordered Halt in Shipments From Venezuela

Iran is grappling with a severe energy crisis, driven by ongoing fuel shortages that have forced the closure of schools, universities, and government offices in Tehran for the third consecutive day.

Iran Faces Power Shortages as Schools & Public Buildings Close

With Russia unleashing a wave of missile strikes on energy infrastructure in Ukraine Ukrainian President Vladimir. Zelenskyy said that citizens are facing massive power supply crunch in cities like Kharkiv. Watch to know more!

Ukraine war: Russian strike on power infrastructure cripples Ukraine

Germany grapples with economic turmoil amid energy crisis & industrial decline

Pool party at Sunak's? Greenpeace activists gather outside UK PM's home in protest of his energy-draining pool

Amid Britain's severe energy crisis and citizens trying to cut their power usage by more than half, PM Sunak's new heated swimming pool is taking the crisis up a notch. Will the UK premier realise the repercussions of this new move? Will it have a spillover effect on the other problems the UK is facing? Mohammed Saleh gets you more details.

Gravitas: Is Sunak losing empathy for his own people?

The energy-starved South Africa has unveiled new tax incentives to encourage investment in the production of clean power helping the country to battle an energy crisis that has sparked worsening blackouts. Hem Saroya tells you more about these incentives.

South Africa offers tax breaks to boost green power

Russia-Ukraine war putting 141 million globally at risk of extreme poverty: Study 

An energy crisis in the UK is showing a newly created government department. The department of energy security and net zero is to push households and businesses to slash energy usage by 15.

UK's Energy Challenge: Britons urged to cut usage by 15%

Thousands of people rushed to the streets of Johannesburg to protest a prolonged energy crisis. The crisis has caused record power cuts in South Africa. Watch further to know more.

WION Dispatch: South Africa cripples with energy crisis, protests in Johannesburg

Global oil demand to reach an all-time high this year as China re-opens, says IEA

Pakistan has been reeling under the devastating impact of last year’s unprecedented floods and relentless terror attacks. But its troubles seem to have only just begun. Its economy is in dire straits. An acute energy crisis has gripped the country which is now staring at blackouts. Pakistan is also in the throes of a massive food crisis. There have been reports of food riots and stampedes at ration shops. The prime minister and the army chief are frantically seeking foreign aid. Is Pakistan going the Sri Lanka way?

Inside South Asia | Pakistan's crumbling economy: Is it going the Sri Lanka way?

As Pakistan grapples with a crippling power and economic crisis, the Shehbaz Sharif government announces a series of measures to cut the energy cost and decrease dependence on imported oil. Pakistan PM asks government departments to reduce energy consumption by 30%.

Pakistan government announces National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plan

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered government departments to reduce energy consumption by 30% in a bid to resolve the energy issues hammering the nation. WION tells you more in this report.

Pakistan: Electricity, gas shortage grips country; govt announces National Energy Efficiency plan

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