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Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills
Immediate action is needed to help households struggling with bills this winter, says trade body Energy UK.
October 3, 2026G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump export ban threat
The coordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.
October 2, 2026UK in talks with EU partners to release strategic fuel reserves if needed, BBC understands
President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US.
October 1, 2026Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years
A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.
September 29, 2026EU warns of energy price crisis, asks countries to consider curbing demand, letter shows - Reuters
EU warns of energy price crisis, asks countries to consider curbing demand, letter shows Reuters
September 25, 2026Europe's economy surprisingly resilient amid war-driven energy shock, surveys show - Reuters
Europe's economy surprisingly resilient amid war-driven energy shock, surveys show Reuters
September 23, 2026Global biofuel output to jump nearly 70% by 2030 due to Gulf energy crisis, study finds - Reuters
Global biofuel output to jump nearly 70% by 2030 due to Gulf energy crisis, study finds Reuters
September 22, 2026Global diesel prices hit record highs, further rises possible - Reuters
Global diesel prices hit record highs, further rises possible Reuters
September 21, 2026Millions without power as Cuba hit by latest major blackout
Widespread power outages have become increasingly common due to fuel shortages made worse by a US blockade.
September 19, 2026Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.
September 18, 2026Kremlin says cheaper Russian gas could ease Europe's pain amid rising prices - Reuters
Kremlin says cheaper Russian gas could ease Europe's pain amid rising prices Reuters
September 9, 2026'We were target of sinister heating oil theft and want to warn others'
A charity is warning about the risk of home heating oil thefts after falling victim to the crime.
September 9, 2026Germany risks potential winter gas shortage due low storage levels, lobby group says - Reuters
Germany risks potential winter gas shortage due low storage levels, lobby group says Reuters
September 8, 2026Ship fuel shortage looms as refiners strained by war favour other products - Reuters
Ship fuel shortage looms as refiners strained by war favour other products Reuters
September 7, 2026As war strands Qatari gas for 6 months, US sales rise and European stocks plummet - Reuters
As war strands Qatari gas for 6 months, US sales rise and European stocks plummet Reuters
August 26, 2026European power prices jump as heatwave curbs French nuclear output, German wind - Reuters
European power prices jump as heatwave curbs French nuclear output, German wind Reuters
August 11, 2026Italy swelters, Hungary and Romania turn off the lights as Europe's heatwave rages on - Reuters
Italy swelters, Hungary and Romania turn off the lights as Europe's heatwave rages on Reuters
August 6, 2026Cuba's electric grid collapses again, less than a day after last blackout - Reuters
Cuba's electric grid collapses again, less than a day after last blackout Reuters
August 3, 2026Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.
July 30, 2026Massive disconnect of power roiled largest US electric grid - Reuters
Massive disconnect of power roiled largest US electric grid Reuters
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Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills
The government should take immediate action to help those struggling with energy bills this winter, the suppliers' trade body has said. Energy UK said domestic gas prices, which rose on Thursday, and
G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump export ban threat
Emmanuel Macron chaired a meeting of G7 leaders to agree the release of fuel reserves The G7 has agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel in a bid to ease supply pressures that have ca
UK in talks with EU partners to release strategic fuel reserves if needed, BBC understands
Britain is in talks with EU partners to release additional strategic fuel reserves, including diesel, if needed, the BBC understands. The talks come after President Donald Trump threatened to ban die
Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years
Household energy prices are set to soar in January, with a typical annual bill forecast to jump by £276, figures shared with the BBC reveal. The 16% predicted increase would hit millions of household
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Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK
Sir Jim Ratcliffe says the UK economy is "on the slide" One of Britain's richest people, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, says he has lost confidence in the UK, describing the country as "on the slide". The found
Millions without power as Cuba hit by latest major blackout
Millions in Cuba were left without power on Friday as the country was plunged into yet another major blackout. The country's entire electricity grid suffered "total disconnection" that triggered a na
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'We were target of sinister heating oil theft and want to warn others'
Kate Clifford is director of the Rural Community Network The head of a rural community charity has warned of the growing risk of home heating oil theft after her own organisation fell victim to thiev
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Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
The level of the water of the Danube is so low that the nuclear power plant's suction nozzles cannot reach it Hungary's only nuclear power plant will be forced to shut down entirely for the first tim
Putin makes rare admission of fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes
Putin told Russian state TV that the fuel shortage faced by his country was not "critical" In Russia, the impact of Ukraine's missile and drone strikes on energy infrastructure from Moscow to the Bla
Biggest city in Crimea without power after Ukraine strikes
Buildings pictured in Yevpatoria, Crimea on Tuesday during what authorities previously described as a temporary power outage A Ukrainian air attack on Russian-occupied Crimea has knocked out power in
Venezuela firma un acuerdo con General Electric para recuperar su sistema eléctrico
Venezuela firmó un acuerdo con el gigante estadounidense General Electric para iniciar la recuperación de su deteriorado sistema eléctrico, anunció el lunes la presidenta encargada, Delcy Rodríguez.
Venezuela firma acuerdo para recuperar sistema eléctrico
El acuerdo con General Electric es parte del plan de recuperación del sistema eléctrico de Venezuela, donde la mayor parte del territorio vive apagones a diario que se prolongan hasta por diez horas.
Venezuela signs deal with US energy giant to rebuild power grid
Venezuela's interim president has signed an agreement with US energy giant General Electric to rebuild the country's electricity grid. Delcy Rodríguez, who was sworn in shortly after US forces seized
Venezuela y General Electric firman acuerdo de cooperación
Lectura 3:00 min El sector eléctrico venezolano enfrenta una severa crisis desde hace años por la falta de inversión y mantenimiento de las instalaciones, según analistas. Foto: Reuters Reuters