South Pars Strikes and Global Energy Risks
On Wednesday (March 18), Israel attacked Iran's South Pars gas field, targeting onshore refinery units and gas storage tanks in Asaluyeh as well as offshore facilities connected to the gas field.
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Nuclear cleanup costs threaten expansion plans
Standing in a 1960s industrial building by the German Baltic Sea coast, Florian Grose, holds a dosimeter as he moves towards a corner of the room. It starts beeping furiously. "That's around 10 microsieverts," he says, dressed in protective overalls. A normal dose rate is under 0.2 microsieverts.
New Strikes on Tehran as Gulf Energy Sites Come Under Fire
Two women and a child holding an Iranian flag walk toward the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque to attend Friday prayers in Tehran, Iran, on Friday.
Why Leaders Can't Quickly Cut Fuel Prices
Gas and diesel prices are displayed at a Pilot Travel Center on March 17, 2026 in Pyote, Texas.
Iran conflict sparks global helium shortage, threatens chip production
Since the war in Iran started February 28, worries about oil and gas have made the biggest headlines and sparked the loudest complaints from consumers.
US Grants 30-Day Waiver for India's Russian Oil Imports
The Trump administration's decision to ease sanctions on Russian oil sales to India in order to address potential supply issues has raised questions about Washington's resolve on the issue.
7 Natural Strategies to Beat Persistent Fatigue
Feeling like a wilted flower most days? Perk up with these natural energy boosters. Photo illustration by Beck Harlan/NPR hide caption toggle caption Photo illustration by Beck Harlan/NPR Feeling like a wilted flower most days? Perk up with these natural energy boosters. Photo illustration by Beck Harlan/NPR About a decade ago, Dr.
Rising oil prices threaten Germany's fragile recovery
"The most important news first: Germany's energy supply is secure," German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche said on Wednesday. Although prices rose quickly by around 30% in the wake of the US-Israel war with Iran, there is sufficient oil available, she insisted, and there is no cause for concern regarding gas supplies in Germany.
Countries Tap Reserves to Curb Oil Spike After Iran Attacks
Coordinated efforts to keep oil prices and fuel prices at filling stations in check began to emerge on Wednesday in Germany and elsewhere. The moves come amid the fast-rising prices caused by the attacks on Iran and wider conflict in the region.
How Long Before Gulf Oil Exports Stop?
The price of oil soared to nearly $120 a barrel on Monday after Israel struck Iran's energy infrastructure over the weekend and Tehran announced Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new supreme leader.
Fed Faces Hard Choices as Jobs Weaken and Energy Costs Rise
The Federal Reserve is facing tough choices as the economy faces deep uncertainty Audio will be available later today. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and his colleagues are expected to hold their benchmark interest rate steady. Saul Loeb/AFP hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP The Federal Reserve's balancing act is getting harder.
EU Proposes Funding Druzhba Pipeline Repairs to Lift Hungary Veto
FILE - A general view of a pumping station at the end of the Druzhba oil pipeline in the east German refinery PCK in Schwedt, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007.