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Russian region declares emergency situation as Black Sea oil spill fallout widens
Authorities in Russia's Krasnodar region declared a state of emergency as oil continues to wash ashore from damaged tankers.
Russia calls gas sales to Europe ‘complicated’ as deal with Ukraine nears end
Russia's gas transit through Ukraine faces uncertainty as Kyiv will not renew its deal, impacting Slovakia and others reliant on this supply.
Slovak PM Fico warns of gas crisis without Ukraine transit route
Ukraine has repeatedly said it would not continue a gas transit deal with Russia as the two countries are at war.
Natural gas demand from US LNG export plants heads for first decline in 8 years
The U.S. is the world's largest exporter of the superchilled gas and a key provider of gas to Europe.
EU ready to strengthen ties with US, focus on energy sector
Trump said that the European Union may face tariffs if the bloc does not cut its growing deficit with the United States
Trump says EU should make up ‘tremendous deficit’ with US by purchasing its oil and gas
U.S. crude oil exports to northwest Europe are likely to slip early next year after hitting a record high in November.
US graphite miners ask Washington to impose 920% tariff on Chinese rivals
(Reuters) – North American graphite miners asked the U.S. government on Wednesday to impose a tariff as high as 920% on Chinese suppliers...
