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Vehicles queue to purchase fuel at a retail station in Lagos, Nigeria August 6, 2024. REUTERS/ Francis Kokoroko
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Analysis: In deluge of protests, fuel subsidies prove hard to abolish

High costs without fossil fuel subsidies provoke anger from citizens around the world, leaving governments to continue footing the bill.

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Top US health official acknowledges more federal money for utility help is needed for extreme heat

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra acknowledges heat wave utility bills and deaths should be more of a focus of federal assistance...

The Chilean government described the Huachipato plant's decision as 'irresponsible' (AFP)
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Chile’s largest steelmaker suspends production, blames China

The Huachipato plant suspended operations, citing financial challenges despite tariffs on Chinese steel.

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‘Achievable by 2030’: A roadmap to affordable clean energy for the UK

A report by E3G outlines a path for the UK to achieve low-cost, clean energy by 2030, reducing reliance on volatile gas prices...

Gas prices are seen at a pump at a Safeway gas stop in McLean, Virginia, U.S., November 24, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis/ File Photo
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Large revisions to US energy data leave traders and analysts befuddled

Discrepancies in energy market data cause concern over true demand for oil and fuel demand across the United States.

FILE PHOTO: A view of a gas production plant is seen in 't Zand in Groningen February 24, 2015. REUTERS/Michael Kooren/File Photo
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Gas shocks play greater role in euro zone inflation, ECB paper says

Natural gas price shocks stemming from Russian invasion of Ukraine contributed to inflation across Europe, bank research shows.

FILE PHOTO: High-rise buildings are seen at the Shinjuku business district during sunset in Tokyo, Japan, March 7, 2017. Picture taken March 7, 2017.     REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo
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APEC businesses propose climate bonds and carbon credit network

APEC carbon markets could be used to reduce risk of foreign exchange fluctuation as countries transition to low-carbon technologies, says advisory council.

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Mapping the future of solar capacity in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia has made significant strides in solar energy, but countries in the region face diverse challenges, including supply chain disruptions and anti-dumping...

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40 cents a litre? Clean Energy Canada compares EV charging to price at pumps

Gas prices would have to plummet to roughly 40 cents per litre to match the cost of EV charging: Clean Energy Canada

FILE PHOTO: Exxon Mobil logo and stock graph are seen through a magnifier displayed in this illustration taken September 4, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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US EPA grants fuel waiver to Midwest states impacted by Joliet refinery shutdown

The EPA issued an emergency waiver for four states to alleviate gasoline shortages caused by the shutdown of Exxon Mobil's Joliet refinery.

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