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US solicits exchange of up to 17 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve
The U.S. pivots from withdrawing to offering 17 million barrels from its near‑empty strategic reserve amid war and hurricane threats.
Energy Crisis
40 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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Why Record Crude Output Can't Solve America's Diesel Crisis
Current reporting examines why record crude output fails to resolve America's deepening diesel crisis.
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Refinery outages pumping up fuel prices more than cost of crude oil
6 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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A Data-Center Crunch is Coming
Markets face an impending data-center crunch as surging artificial intelligence energy demands outpace available power.
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‘A lot of sticker shock’: Home heating costs surge for millions amid oil crisis
Heating oil prices have surged to $4.79 a gallon, leaving millions facing drastic bill increases and sparking political battles over federal aid.
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Russians Snap Up Chinese E.V.s as Ukrainian Attacks Make Fuel Scarce
Russian consumers are rapidly purchasing Chinese electric vehicles following fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian attacks.
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Diesel prices are surging putting further pressure on Europe. Ukraine is only part of the story.
European nations face a massive energy shock and surging fuel prices driven by the US-Iran war, with costs exceeding $113 billion.
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EU tells capitals to cut gas demand amid rising supply concerns
5 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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How a diesel ban could burn US credibility
A potential US diesel export ban raises international concerns regarding energy supplies and diplomatic credibility.
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Oil stocks in US strategic petroleum reserve fall to lowest level since 1982
US strategic petroleum reserves drop to their lowest levels since 1982 amidst ongoing energy market pressures.
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Rising heating oil prices have CNY homeowners worried about winter costs
Homeowners face surging heating oil prices and rising winter bills driven by a global energy crisis and war.
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Chevron’s CEO Thinks the World Is Out of Spare Oil. He Is Betting $7 Billion on Being Right.
3 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Saudi Arabia Faces ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ After Being Rebuffed by Trump
Saudi Arabia confronts a severe geopolitical and energy crisis following a rejection by Trump.
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Oil Jumps as Shutdown of Saudi Pipeline Deepens Energy Crisis
1 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Oil prices rise after Saudi Arabia shut down critical pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz
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U.S. diesel price tops $6 per gallon, a record high as Ukraine and Iran wars ripple through economy
U.S. diesel prices have surpassed $6 per gallon for the first time, hitting a record high amid global supply shortages and geopolitical instability.
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World shares retreat and oil prices trade above $100 a barrel
Global markets experience a downturn as oil prices climb above $100 a barrel amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.
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Brent crude nears $100 a barrel as U.S.-Iran tit-for-tat strikes stoke supply worries
Brent crude oil prices are approaching $100 a barrel following a series of tit-for-tat strikes between the U.S. and Iran.
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How Cubans are navigating the US oil blockade with rechargeable fans and solar-powered Chinese tricycles
Cubans are adopting solar-powered Chinese tricycles and rechargeable fans to maintain daily life amid a restrictive US oil blockade.
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EXCLUSIVE: Russia's gasoline output drops to 70% of domestic demand late in August after drone attacks, sources say
Russia's gasoline output has fallen to 70% of domestic demand following drone strikes on critical energy infrastructure.
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Could Russia's growing fuel crisis help end the Ukraine war?
Russia is facing a severe summer fuel crisis, dubbed 'Black August,' as Ukrainian offensives trigger petrol panic across Central Asia.
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Iran weighs gasoline rationing as fuel deficit widens
6 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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‘The real challenge starts after sundown’: Europe’s heatwave boosted solar by up to 17% on hot days
Europe faces a critical energy paradox as record heat boosts solar production while gas costs surge and electricity prices spike.
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Russia admits new petrol shortages amid ongoing Ukrainian strikes
Russia faces critical petrol shortages and fuel rationing as Ukrainian drone strikes target refinery infrastructure, impacting diesel flows and consumer prices.
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Russian Regions Report New Fuel Crunch As Kyiv Hits Refineries
Russian regions face renewed fuel shortages and petrol crises as ongoing Ukrainian strikes target domestic refineries.
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Hungarians curb power use as record low Danube waters trigger energy crunch
Romania is racing to divert Danube water to prevent nuclear reactor shutdowns as record low water levels trigger a regional energy crisis.
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Europe heat wave fuels drought, fires and energy fears
A severe heat wave across Europe is triggering a cascade of droughts, wildfires, and energy instability, driving summer power prices to winter peaks.
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Cuba’s power grid collapses again despite restoration efforts
1 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Record low Danube levels push some countries in Eastern Europe to the brink of energy emergency
Record low Danube water levels drive energy emergencies and halt shipping across Eastern Europe.
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'Winter is coming': Ukraine fears its toughest test since Russia's full-scale invasion
Ukraine confronts a looming winter energy crisis, warning that the season could become its toughest test since the 2022 invasion.
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Hungary plans to shut down only nuclear power plant amid drought
Hungary's Paks nuclear plant faces a shutdown as record-low Danube river levels threaten Eastern Europe's energy stability during a severe heatwave.
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EU considers emergency meeting as nuclear shutdown leaves Hungary facing energy crisis
Hungary faces an energy crisis and economic test as drought-stricken river levels force the shutdown of its Paks nuclear power plant.
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Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe
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Power Grids Reach Tipping Point as 100F Weather, US Data Center Boom Stress Aging Networks
10 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Satellite images reveal Crimea’s deepening energy crisis and risk of full-scale humanitarian disaster as Ukrainian strikes hit the peninsula’s power grid
Satellite images and reports show a deepening energy crisis in Crimea following a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes.
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Russian Fuel Prices Soar as Drone Attacks Curb Refinery Output
Russian fuel prices and shortages are escalating following drone attacks on refineries, causing fatalities and agricultural disruptions.
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Russia Struggles to Sell All the Oil It's Being Forced to Export
Russia faces a critical oil crisis as Ukrainian drone strikes lead to record refining lows and a 135 million-barrel export backlog.
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How severe is Russia’s gasoline crisis? Meduza sized it up using exchange trading data.
Russia is facing a critical gasoline shortage and diesel export restrictions amid ongoing Ukrainian energy strikes.
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Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine
Vladimir Putin is intensifying military strikes on Ukraine while implementing tax amendments to address domestic fuel shortages in Russia.
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Deal to Reopen Hormuz Kicks Off Long Effort to Ease Energy Crisis
A U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz signals the start of a prolonged initiative to address global energy and inflation pressures.