Fossil fuels

Australia extends measure that releases petrol and diesel from domestic reserves

Energy Minister Chris Bowen said he reached a judgement that it is best to provide ongoing flexibility.

Could biofuels be the antidote that Asia needs for oil shocks?

The Indonesian government has announced a mandate to increase the palm oil blend in its biodiesel to 50 per cent (B50), starting on July 1.

South-east Asia’s fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs

Fishermen are struggling as a protracted blockade in the Hormuz Strait leaves the region desperately short of fuel and pushes up costs for everything from transport to refrigeration.

Britain to delay hike in motor fuel tax to show action on prices

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that the government will maintain the current duty rates until the end of the year.

Singapore emerging as potential regional leader in global fusion energy race

A view of Tokamak Hall, where SPARC, Commonwealth Fusion System's demonstration fusion machine, is being assembled. The facility, located in Devens, Massachusetts, is more than 75 per cent complete.

Indonesia clings to fuel subsidies despite oil price surge, worrying economists

epa12888124 A worker (R) refuels a motorbike at a gas station in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, 14 April 2026. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia stated that oil supply and prices in Indonesia remain stable, despite distribution disruptions and rising global oil prices. National stocks are in a safe condition, with fuel for up to 20 days and LPG for up to 10 days, after the crisis period, and the supply is assured to be sufficient as Indonesia's fuel needs reach around 1.5 to 1.6 million barrels per day in 2024-2026. EPA/HOTLI SIMANJUNTAK

More ships arrive in Singapore as Iran war disrupts Middle East routes, but fewer refuelling here

Higher marine fuel prices and slower container shipping speeds - known as 'slow steaming' - are some reasons why refueling has declined.

China burns more fossil fuels for power as coal production slips

Thermal power generation rose 3.1 per cent in April 2026 compared to a year ago, while domestic benchmark thermal coal prices rose 23 per cent since the start of 2026.

Grid reforms vital to powering South-east Asia’s green growth: Report

Power grids in South-East Asia urgently need more investment and urgent reforms to expand and modernise, says the report.

Power cuts hit millions in the Philippines

One of the reasons for the power outages were “major grid disruptions” that affected transmission lines, said the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines and the Department of Energy.

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