Europe is facing energy crisis as Russia-Ukraine war has exposed EU's Russian gas dependency. Russia has blamed sanctions for reduced flow of gas.

Russia-Ukraine war exposes EU's Russian gas dependency

Europe is planning to go back to coal as Russia choked off gas supplies. Experts have warned of climate risks against 'backsliding on fossil fuels'.

Embracing the 'dirty fuel': Russia's gas choke sends Europe back to coal

Germany triggers the ‘alarm" level’, the second of three steps under the emergency plan, bringing the country a step closer to the final stage that could see gas rationing in Europe's top economy, as reported by AFP.

Germany triggers ‘alarm level’, next step could see gas rationing

The head of the international energy agency has warned that Europe needs to prepare immediately for a scenario where Russia just stops the supply of gas to the continent.

IEA chief issues warning: 'Russia may cut off Europe's gas supply'

Russia has promised to continue gas shipments to Hungary and that Gazprom will fulfil its contractual obligations to the country, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said in an interview on public service radio on Sunday.

Russia has assured Hungary of continued gas shipments: Foreign Minister

In order to replace Russian energy imports, Israel and Egypt signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday with an aim to boost natural gas exports to Europe as supply chain disruptions due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war are causing shortages.

Israel and Egypt sign MoU with EU to boost gas exports to Europe

United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on major oil refinery companies to take "immediate actions" to ramp up supply as Americans continue to see soaring prices at the gas pump.

Joe Biden calls out oil refineries to take ‘immediate actions’ over soaring gas prices

Qatar on Sunday named France's TotalEnergies as its first foreign partner to develop the world's largest natural gas field and eventually help ease Europe's energy fears.

TotalEnergies gains foothold in Qatar gas expansion

The Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar spoke at Globsec 2022. He called out Europe's hypocrisy amid a row over importing Russian oil & gas.

Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar speaks at Globsec 2022, calls out Europe's hypocrisy

A 38-year-old black man was bundled into a car by cops who then released a gas grenade inside. The victim died of asphyxiation. The death has sparked outrage in Brazil. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Cops in Brazil gas man to death in an "improvised gas chamber"

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, there has been a lot of talk about European countries boycotting Russian oil and gas imports in order to hurt the nation economically.

Russian energy giant Gazprom posts record-high net profit of $29 billion in 2021

The European Commission has termed Russian move to cut gas supply to European countries a 'blackmail'. On Wednesday, Russia cut gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria for refusing to pay in roubles.

EU calls Russian move to cut gas a 'blackmail'

Russia's Gazprom stopped exporting natural gas to Poland and Bulgaria after both nations refused to make payments in Rouble. But reports say at least 10 European companies have agreed to Putin's rouble-only demand. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Russia stops exporting gas to Poland & Bulgaria

Battered with sanctions for initiating war against Ukraine, Russia is now mulling to accept Bitcoins as a payment for oil and gas exports. In a news conference on Thursday, Russian lawmaker Pavel Zavalny reportedly said that it is willing to be flexible with payments when it comes to “friendly” countries such as China or Turkey.

Russian lawmaker says considering Bitcoin payments for oil exports from ‘friendly’ nations

When Adam Potash started driving for Lyft six months ago to help make ends meet, he was happy with the pay. The business was far from lucrative, but he was making about $200 a day before paying for costs like gas and car maintenance.

Gig workers say high gas prices may be a breaking point

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (February 21) ordered the deployment of troops to two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine. In a televised address, Putin ordered to despatch Russian peacekeepers to Ukraine's two breakaway regions - the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic and the Lugansk People's Republic.

These commodities could become super expensive amid escalating Russia-Ukraine crisis

In order to break up a convoy of vehicles, Paris police fired tear gas and issued hundreds of fines. Over 50 people were also arrested. The French authorities have deployed over 7,000 officers in the next three days to stop the demonstrators.

Watch: French police fire tear gas as convoy enters Paris; over 50 people arrested

Europe energy supplies are under further pressure as the German gas shortage hits record lows amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Meanwhile, Japan has offered gas to Europe.

Europe energy supplies are under further pressure as German gas shortage hits record lows

Days after scientists had declared a months-long volcanic eruption on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma officially over, gas emissions & high temperatures continue.

Inside La Palma's volcano: Gas emissions & high temperatures continue

In Pics | At least 16 killed, many trapped after gas explosion in Southwest China

Amid surging European gas prices, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline is ready and would help calm gas prices since it was ready for exports.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline is ready to calm rising gas prices

Amid searching European gas prices, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline is ready and would help calm gas prices since it was ready for exports.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline is ready to calm gas prices

Fear and anxiety have gripped people from Sri Lanka, where gas leak related accidents and explosions have risen dramatically lately. A whopping 847 gas-related incidents have been reported in 2021 so far.

Sri Lanka: Fear & anxiety among people due to rising incidents of gas leak explosions

At least 15 people were killed and several others injured as a gas explosion ripped through Paracha Chowk in Karachi's Shershah area.

Pakistan: 15 killed & several injured as gas explosion rocks Karachi's Shershah area

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