Energy Crisis
Ships can’t move and power plants shut down as drought saps Europe’s rivers
Prolonged dry spell poses a challenge to the region’s already stressed economy.
5 min read4 Aug 2026Is energy efficiency a communist conspiracy? Trump’s administration seems to think so
Despite a history of energy-conservation measures saving billions of dollars for America, US President Donald Trump and his party seem to be doing everything in their power to sabotage such efforts. Calling its proponents ‘communists’ is just the tip of the iceberg.
4 min read10 Jul 2026Delhi CM Rekha Gupta withdraws WFH, staggered office timings order as ‘geopolitical’ tensions in West Asia ease
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Saturday, 4 July, withdrew work from home measure and staggered office timings order as ‘geopolitical’ tensions in West Asia eased.
2 min read4 Jul 2026EY tells what helped India reduce impact of West Asia-led energy crisis: '…helped save refining costs'
Despite the increase in crude oil imports, India has steadily expanded its refining capabilities over the years, according to a report by EY (Ernst & Young LLP).
2 min read26 Jun 2026LPG prices today in your city: Domestic and commercial cylinder rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata on 17 June
LPG cylinder prices remained unchanged on 17 June, following recent hikes. Domestic rates rose by ₹29 and commercial by ₹42 after latest price hike. Check city-wise domestic and commercial cylinder rates here.
2 min read17 Jun 2026LPG prices today — 14 June: Domestic and commercial cylinder rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and other cities
LPG prices held steady on 14 June after recent increases, with ₹29 hike in the price of 14.2 kg domestic cylinder registered last week. Meanwhile, Union minister Suresh Gopi indicated the need to monitor crude oil supplies.
2 min read14 Jun 2026Centre pushes LPG users to switch to piped natural gas amid supply strain
The petroleum ministry has asked states to accelerate migration to PNG where infrastructure exists as LPG under-recovery rises to ₹690 per cylinder and global supply pressures persist.
2 min read10 Jun 2026Inflation risks aren’t a crisis, investors can still earn double-digit returns: Invesco CIO
Taher Badshah says earnings remain resilient despite energy and geopolitical pressures, and multi-asset strategies may offer better risk-adjusted returns as volatility rises.
4 min read1 Jun 2026Exxon and Chevron warn oil could hit $160 as Iran war pushes stockpiles to ‘really low levels’
Exxon and Chevron executives warn global oil stockpiles are nearing historic lows as the Iran war continues, with Brent crude potentially surging to $150 a barrel within weeks.
6 min read31 May 2026India sees rising evening power shortages as solar supply fades
India's power grid faces challenges as evening demand surges after sunset, leading to widespread outages. A shortage of thermal power and reliance on spot markets contribute to the crisis, particularly in northern and western regions, with demand predicted to rise further due to agricultural needs.
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