Focus on Regulations
Colonial Pipeline shuts main gasoline artery after potential gasoline spill
Colonial Pipeline shuts main gasoline line after potential leak in Georgia; traders expect service to resume tonight.
Risks from unregulated tanker fleet rising, UN shipping chief says
UN shipping chief warns shadow fleet poses rising risks to environment, seafarers amid sanctions on Russia, Iran, Venezuela.
Amazon orders 200 Mercedes-Benz electric trucks
Amazon buys 202 electric Mercedes eActros trucks, marking a significant push towards reducing EU road transport emissions.
US to ban smart cars containing Chinese tech
The restriction also bans the import of the hardware and software if they are linked to Beijing or Moscow.
IFC says world must urgently streamline green bond ‘taxonomies’
World Bank calls for unified green bond definitions to secure funds for the green transition, amid concerns over US policy shifts.
US aluminium premium shows market sanguine over threat of Trump tariffs on Canada
Despite Trump's tariff threats on Canadian aluminium, U.S. prices show only a modest rise, reflecting market skepticism.
Global road transport emissions to peak in 2025: study
CO2 emissions from road transport could peak worldwide this year thanks to rapid growth in EVs and stricter regulations.
Oil shipping rates surge after US sanctions hit availability
Supertanker freight rates soared after U.S. sanctions on Russia, prompting traders to rush to book vessels from elsewhere.
Future of Russian gas looking bleak as Ukraine turns off taps and Europe eyes ending all imports
Will the EU shun Russian gas by 2027, or could peace spark a U-turn, reshaping Russia’s gas export strategy?
Ottawa pauses EV rebates as federal program runs out of money
Ottawa has paused an incentive program that offered Canadians rebates of up to $5,000 when buying or leasing electric vehicles.
