Energy

• ‘Misplaced euphoria’: Markets are sleepwalking into a recession amid Iran war oil price shock
  04 May 2026
  As US equities hit fresh highs, strategists warn that investors are downplaying the impact of soaring oil prices.
• India is burning more coal as extreme heat and the Iran war squeeze energy supplies
  04 May 2026
  India, the world's third-largest emitter of carbon dioxide, is burning more coal as demand for power rises, most of which is coal-fired.
• Denmark faces data center reckoning as power grid overwhelmed by surging demand
  03 May 2026
  The data center industry is facing a reckoning as governments around the world consider imposing limits on the growth of the power-hungry facilities.
• The nuclear option: Atomic energy could offer Europe hope, say analysts — but it won't be easy
  03 May 2026
  The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route, has exposed which nations are most exposed to disrupted energy imports.
• Oil prices jump after Iran attacks UAE as U.S. tries to open Strait of Hormuz
  04 May 2026
  The U.S. operation comes after renewed attacks on commercial vessels over the weekend.
• U.S. crude oil exports surge to record as tankers flock to Gulf Coast during Iran war
  03 May 2026
  Oil exports are booming from the U.S. Gulf Coast thanks to the Middle East supply disruption caused by the Iran war.
• OPEC+ announces 188,000 barrels-per-day output increase in first meeting without UAE
  03 May 2026
  Concerns around production were amplified further last week with news of the UAE's shock departure.
• Exxon Mobil CEO expects higher oil prices due to Iran war: ‘The market hasn’t seen the full impact’
  01 May 2026
  Oil prices have soared on the risk of escalation and then plunged on hopes for peace before repeating the cycle.
• Exxon Mobil and Chevron earnings fall as Iran war disrupts oil shipments
  01 May 2026
  Oil prices were depressed during the first two months of the year, but suddenly spiked after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.
• Engine trouble ahead? How the Strait of Hormuz standoff threatens luxury auto giants
  01 May 2026
  Supercar engines rely on base oils because they can withstand extreme heat, high revs and intense pressure.