Oil stocks in US strategic petroleum reserve fall to lowest level since 1982: Stocks of crude oil in the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell to 282 ...
reuters.com/business/energy/oil-stocks-us-strategic-petroleum-reserve-fall-lowest-level-since-1982-2026-10-19/

Energy costs are choking Europe's economy: Europe is currently facing multiple crises at once: an energy crisis, supply disruptions, and slowing economic growth ...
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EU Rejects Reported US Push to Restore Russian Gas Imports Under Ukraine Peace Deal
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine got no early warning from partners as Russia hits the power grid again
ctvnews.ca/world/russia-ukraine-war/article/zelenskyy-says-ukraine-got-no-early-warning-from-partners-as-russia-hits-the-power-grid-again/

Russia launched one of its broadest air assaults in months overnight, cutting power to more than half a million households and damaging energy infrastructure ... Show more

Dawn Business : The government on Monday cut the price of petrol by Rs5.16 per litre, and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs7.69.
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Rubio Denies US Paused Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine, Tells Zelensky to ‘Focus’ on Ending War
kyivpost.com/post/87476

Batteries help reduce emissions, but how do we reduce their emissions?: One way to make batteries cleaner is to make fewer of them.
arstechnica.com/science/2026/10/batteries-have-a-small-carbon-footprint-we-can-make-it-smaller/

Zelensky Offers Halt Russian Oil Strikes in Exchange for Patriot Missiles: As tensions between Ukraine and the US deepen, President Zelensky says Kyiv could stop ...
kyivpost.com/post/87487

El Niño-powered drought leaves Indonesian palm farmers high and dry as river recedes
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$6billion Mambilla Power Contract: Ex-governor Liyel Imoke testifies against former power minister Agunloye
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You don’t need costly creams to keep your nails in good shape. Petroleum jelly can hydrate all parts of your hands. If your nails are brittle ... Show more
North Sea chief demands action from Andy Burnham to open 'bigger pipeline' of oil and gas projects
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Startup taps underwater volcano as energy source in "proof point" test: Can undersea geothermal power help Pacific Rim nations cut down on oil imports?
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Trump accuses Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war sparked by Russia's full-scale invasion
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Key FactsUkraine attacks Russia with more than 1,000 drones
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theglobeandmail.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theglobeandmail.com
- Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces destroyed 1,015 Ukrainian drones across 15 regions, annexed Crimea and the Black Sea.
- Zelensky said U.S.-Ukraine intelligence sharing had resumed after being interrupted for a period of time.
- In the week after Trump announced an energy ceasefire on October 11, Zelensky reported 76 Russian attacks on energy, oil and gas sectors.
- Lithuanian authorities reported a drone in the Pasvalys area; a moving car was damaged, and no injuries were reported.
We can’t compare me and Putin. He’s aggressor. He occupied us. He killed adults and children, his soldiers. He’s a terrorist. And that’s why I hope that President Trump will be very clear with this position.— Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian President, remarks on NBC’s Meet the Press cited in The Globe and Mail article, condemning Putin and calling for a clear stance from Trump.
Ukrainian Defense Forces carried out a coordinated long-range drone operation targeting strategic industrial, digital, and energy assets across Saint ... Show more
Zelenskyy says Ukraine got no early warning from partners as Russia hits the power grid again
cp24.com/news/world/2026/10/19/zelenskyy-says-ukraine-got-no-early-warning-from-partners-as-russia-hits-the-power-grid-again/

OpinionEDITORIAL: Issues should dominate as campaigns kick-off: Nigerians expect the presidential candidates to come up with governance frameworks that would checkmate ...
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St. Petersburg oil facilities ablaze as Ukraine launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia
bostonglobe.com/2026/10/18/nation/st-petersburg-oil-facilities-ablaze-ukraine-launches-more-than-1000-drones-russia/

Mozambique courts South African investment for new gas project: Mozambique's state-owned oil company ENH is in talks with potential investors ...
reuters.com/business/energy/mozambique-courts-south-african-investment-new-gas-project-2026-10-19/

Dornseiff crane operator Henning Judt describes the recovery of the blade lifter in the Hohe Molmert wind farm. Video: Dickopf

Two Russian oil refineries were hit by Ukrainian drones, after Kyiv launched one of its largest aerial attacks of the war ... Show more

Zelenskyy says Ukraine got no early warning from partners as Russia hits the power grid again
pbs.org/newshour/world/zelenskyy-says-ukraine-got-no-early-warning-from-partners-as-russia-hits-the-power-grid-again
Californians have gotten used to paying more for gas than anyone in the United States, but when you think about it for a second, it doesn’t make much sense ... Show more

Rubio says Trump to take up to 60 days to weigh Russia sanctions: The waiver comes just weeks before November's midterm elections, with Trump under pressure ...
reuters.com/world/us/rubio-says-trump-take-up-60-days-weigh-russia-sanctions-2026-10-18/

Carney’s pipeline push is unlikely to bring back Canada’s oil jobs boom: Even Mark Carney won’t call it a boom. While Canada’s oil output may rise ...
reuters.com/world/carneys-pipeline-push-is-unlikely-bring-back-canadas-oil-jobs-boom-2026-10-18/

Trump shredded by leading conservative for ‘giving aid and comfort’ to Putin as Republicans revolt over Ukraine
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-putin-russia-sanctions-ukraine-andy-mccarthy-b3068812.html

Inflation rises to 3.1%, as fuel prices push higher: StatsCan: Statistics Canada says the pace of inflation picked up in September, as prices for gasoline ...
cbc.ca/news/business/inflation-september-2026-9.7386437

Alberta’s referendum: Why Canada’s oil-rich province is weighing separation: Alberta is voting on a historic referendum that could change its future ...
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One of Lower Austria's 830 wind turbines stands on Catherine's field. 🌬️ The farmer and proud wind turbine owner dispels some myths and shows what wind ... Show more

OpinionThe Global South is wiring up for an electric future: The US and Israeli war against Iran has been the big energy story in 2026, but the quiet retooling of power ...
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🔴 BREAKING: Qatari Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi discusses energy cooperation at a meeting with Iran’s acting oil minister, Hamid Bovard ... Show more
China proposes export controls on solar-manufacturing technologies: China has proposed export controls on 12 technologies used to make solar equipment ...
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Ukraine launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia as spat between Trump and Zelenskyy continues
ctvnews.ca/world/russia-ukraine-war/article/blaze-at-st-petersburg-oil-sites-as-kyiv-launches-more-than-1000-drones-at-russia/

Cover Story: China’s Power Retailers Reel as Cheap Deals Backfire: Cover Story: China’s Power Retailers Reel as Cheap Deals Backfire - Surging wholesale costs ...
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Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has installed 18,000 solar streetlights in urban and rural areas over the last four years ... Show more
Trump team defends Russia energy moves but offers contradictory reasons: Republicans have begun breaking with Trump over Russia policy.
axios.com/2026/10/18/trump-russia-diesel-deal-rubio-wright-sanctions

Internal combustion engine phase-out halted: Will E20 now be available at the pump?
nw.de/nachrichten/wirtschaft/24442962_Verbrenner-Aus-gestoppt-Kommt-jetzt-E20-an-die-Tankstelle.html

Key FactsBilger raises E20 as a possible petrol option
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
- Transport Minister Steffen Bilger is advocating higher biofuel blending with France and cites E20 as one possible option.
- E20 is currently being tested only in a closed fleet trial in Mannheim; fuel standard DIN EN 228 would require adjustment.
- If E10 costs €2.25 per litre, E20 would need to be about 6.6 cents cheaper with 7.4-litre consumption and three-percent higher usage.
- In December, the European Commission proposed allowing further combustion-engine registrations; Parliament and member states are discussing it, with approval still pending.
The ban on combustion engines will then be history.— Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, summarizing the Franco-German agreement on the future of combustion engines.
Germany wants to phase out fossil fuels. What about Switzerland?: Germany has recently become the third European country to set a date for phasing out oil ...
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Cutting down on animal products and eating a plant-based diet may help reduce intake of saturated fat and cholesterol. Watch the video "What Causes ... Show more
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Drones Hit St. Petersburg Oil Terminals, VK Data Center, and Bridge: Drone strikes early Sunday morning, Oct. 18, hit two St. Petersburg oil terminals ...
kyivpost.com/post/87403

Trump Says Diesel Deal Aimed to Keep Talks With Russia Going: President Donald Trump said he cut a diesel export deal with Russia and delayed imposing further ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-18/trump-says-diesel-deal-aimed-to-keep-talks-with-russia-going

Paid articlePaywallWATCH | Flames engulf St Petersburg oil sites as Ukraine launches 1,000 drones at Russia
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Ankara wants Moscow's fuel: Turkey seizes the opportunity presented by Trump's diesel deal with Russia
n-tv.de/politik/Tuerkei-greift-bei-Trumps-Diesel-Deal-mit-Russland-zu-id31431434.html

Ukrainian drone attack on Saint Petersburg kills one, sets refinery ablaze: A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's second-largest city Saint Petersburg ...
france24.com/en/europe/20261018-ukraine-sets-saint-petersburg-refinery-ablaze-in-large-scale-drone-attack

‘Russians are trying to cause blackout’: Zelensky accuses Moscow of ‘deliberately’ striking Ukraine’s energy sector
wionews.com/world/russians-are-trying-to-cause-blackout-zelensky-accuses-moscow-of-deliberately-striking-ukraine-s-energy-sector-1792319626056

Brent crude hovers near $109 a barrel as Ukraine resumes energy strikes, tankers attacked in Middle East
cnbc.com/2026/10/18/oil-price-today-ukraine-russia-iran-strait-hormuz.html

To track missiles from Russia: U.S. resumes sharing intelligence data with Ukraine
n-tv.de/politik/USA-liefern-Ukraine-wieder-Geheimdienstdaten-id31431630.html

OpinionAI isn’t Asia’s only game in town: As doubts mount over Asia's AI boom, some of the region's strongest returns are building far from the hype ...
reuters.com/commentary/reuters-open-interest/ai-isnt-asias-only-game-town-manishi-raychaudhuri-2026-10-18/
Oil slips as Trump's sanction waiver may lead to more Russian fuel supplies: Oil prices slipped on Monday after US President Donald Trump waived sanctions and ...
reuters.com/business/energy/oil-slips-trumps-sanction-waiver-may-lead-more-russian-fuel-supplies-2026-10-18/

Bank of Canada sees sharply higher inflation outlook as oil surges, Macklem says: The Bank of Canada expects to raise its quarterly inflation forecast ...
reuters.com/world/americas/bank-canada-sees-sharply-higher-inflation-outlook-oil-surges-macklem-says-2026-10-17/

Vice President JD Vance told Tony Dokoupil that the U.S. has “won decisively” in Iran by destroying the country’s nuclear program ... Show more

Importing Russian diesel is 'incentive' to end war: energy secretary: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Trump's decision to waive new sanctions on Russia ...
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