Energy crisis

Gulf oil giants deepen output cuts as ships avoid Hormuz

The conflict in the Middle East has forced output cuts as the effective closure of the main export route causes storage tanks to fill up.

Bangladesh shuts universities early to save power amid energy crisis

Vehicles queue at a fuel station, as concerns grow over fuel supplies following US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 6.

US energy chief says ‘fear premium’ in oil markets will ebb

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright attending a working lunch at the Shield of the Americas Summit at Trump National Doral Miami, in Florida, US, on March 7.

Raising solar deployment target also has ‘economic and geopolitical’ component: Energy expert

Solar is currently the main source of renewable energy that can be harnessed domestically, although its potential is still small compared to the nation’s total energy needs.

Queues, price hikes and shortages as Asia battles fuel crunch amid Mid-East crisis

Industrial end-users across Asia have began reacting to the shortage of fuel with variations of energy rationing policies.

Cuba ‘next’ on agenda, after Iran: Trump

People collect trash on a street in Havana on March 5, 2026, as US energy blockade on Cuba imposed since January continues.

S’pore households may pay more for electricity if fuel prices stay high: EMA

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Tech giants sign AI pledge at White House, vowing to pay for energy costs

The pledge aims to mitigate concerns that Big Tech’s data centres are driving up electricity costs.

Cuba arrests 10 Panamanians for making 'subversive' signs

Gaza fuel running short after Israel closes borders amid Iran war

Palestinians displaced during the two-year Israeli offensive, shelter at a tent camp in Gaza City, March 1, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas

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