Energy

Germany inflation rises as fuel costs surge

Skip next section Activists block Rheinmetall site in Berlin protest April 10, 2026 Activists block Rheinmetall site in Berlin protest Police said the seven protesters had glued themselves to the roadwayImage: Halil Sagirkaya/Anadolu/picture alliance A protest at a Rheinmetall facility in Berlin has led to a police operation after activists blocked an entrance.

Rubio to Visit India for Trade, Security and Energy Talks

Skip next section India's petroleum minister discusses global energy disruption in Qatar April 10, 2026 India's petroleum minister discusses global energy disruption in Qatar India and Qatar discussed the importance of putting an early end to the disruption in global energy supplies, said Indian petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri, as a fragile ceasefire between the

Fertilizer shortage: how farmers are adapting

Choked off shipping in the Strait of Hormuz isn't just grinding oil tankers to a halt. The Iran war is creating a one-two punch for the world's fertilizer supply, blocking both the export and one of its critical ingredients from leaving the Persian Gulf.

When High Oil Prices Help — and When They Hurt

A pumping jack is visible at sunrise on Feb. 24, 2025, in Hobbs, New Mexico. Julio Cortez/AP hide caption toggle caption Julio Cortez/AP Higher prices are good news for the oil industry — to a point. But they can bite, too. Crude oil prices were around $70 a barrel before the war in Iran.

Make Your Home Energy-Resilient When Prices Spike

About $150 (€130) is what Brian McGowan says he spent on power last year in his home in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. And since installing additional solar panels in the fall, he expects his bill to be even lower this year.

Can Small Modular Reactors Fix the EU's Energy Security?

Energy security has once again taken on urgent priority in the European Union, as the Iran war reveals how exposed many member states still are to abrupt oil and gas supply shocks — despite the lessons of Russia's full‑scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago.

Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor Achieves Criticality

Skip next section WATCH: LPG woes driving India’s migrant workers back home April 7, 2026 WATCH: LPG woes driving India’s migrant workers back home In New Delhi, an LPG or Liquefied Petroleum Gas crisis triggered by the US-Israel war with Iran is forcing migrant workers home.

Can Small Modular Reactors Fix Europe’s Energy Crisis?

Energy security has once again taken on urgent priority in the European Union, as the Iran war reveals how exposed many member states still are to abrupt oil and gas supply shocks — despite the lessons of Russia's full‑scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago.

Kenya energy chiefs resign amid fuel supply scandal

Top executives in Kenya's energy sector have stepped down amid accusations of manipulating fuel stock data amid rising costs due to the war in Iran, President William Ruto's office said in a statement on Saturday.

India Resumes Iranian Crude Imports After Seven Years

Skip next section WATCH: India's 'liquid trees' could help cities breathe again April 5, 2026 WATCH: India's 'liquid trees' could help cities breathe again Nandalal | Tabea Mergenthaler Indian scientists are growing microscopic algae in giant water tanks — that outperform trees in cleaning city air.

Economist Urges Temporary Autobahn Speed Limits

Skip next section IN DEPTH — Easter peace marches planned in shadow of war April 3, 2026 IN DEPTH — Easter peace marches planned in shadow of war One of the earliest major demos took place in Jena in Thuringia Image: Bodo Schackow/dpa/picture alliance More than 100 peace marches and related events are planned around