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Politics · United StatesDiesel Prices Hit Record High, Senator Urges Export Ban
Record-high diesel prices have prompted Republican Senator Chuck Grassley to call for an embargo on exports. Farm state Republicans are pressuring the White House to stop exports, citing the impact on farmers and truckers.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastSyria raises diesel 40% and petrol up to 28% as protests spread across five provinces
On 13 September Syria increased diesel by 40% and petrol by up to 28%. The Energy Minister blamed exceptional and complex circumstances and higher import costs. Protests with road blockages erupted in Aleppo, Idlib, Deir Ezzor, Hasakah and Raqqa, prompting a later offer of cheaper diesel for certain sectors.
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Politics · European UnionCDU proposes 21-25 cent fuel price relief
CDU Secretary General Franziska Hoppermann has put forward specific figures for proposed fuel price relief, suggesting a reduction of 21, 23, or 25 cents per litre. She indicated these measures could be implemented at the start of October, following discussions with federal states.
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Politics · UkraineUS House passes Russia sanctions targeting oil purchases
The US House of Representatives has passed a sanctions package aimed at Russia over its war in Ukraine. The bill includes warnings of 100% tariffs on nations buying Russian oil and targets the country's 'shadow fleet' of tankers. The Kremlin stated these measures will make peace talks harder.
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Politics · United StatesCourt Overturns Trump Order on Michigan Coal Plant
A federal appeals court has invalidated a Trump administration order that compelled the JH Campbell coal plant in Michigan to remain operational beyond its planned retirement. The court found the Energy Department lacked the legal authority to issue such emergency orders.
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Politics · United StatesUS offered Cuba oil for leader's exit and energy firm privatization
The Trump administration secretly proposed an energy deal to Cuba, offering oil and investment in exchange for President Miguel Díaz-Canel's departure and the privatization of the state-owned energy company CUPET. The plan collapsed due to resistance from Havana and political pressure in Miami.
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Politics · United StatesDemocrats reduce climate change focus in midterm messaging
Democratic candidates are increasingly downplaying climate change in their midterm campaign messages. This shift follows years of aggressive environmental policy under the Biden administration and comes as voters express greater concern over affordability and the cost of living.
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Politics · United KingdomTrump tells GB News Britain is 'on the edge of disaster'
Donald Trump has warned that Britain is 'on the edge of disaster' due to high energy costs, net zero policies, and mass migration. He also criticised London Mayor Sadiq Khan, calling him a 'nasty guy'. The former US president urged Britain to exploit North Sea oil and gas.
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Politics · United StatesTexas Senate candidate James Talarico called capitalism an 'oppressive system' in 2020
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Texas’ US Senate seat, described capitalism as an 'oppressive system' in a 2020 Sierra Club forum, grouping it with white supremacy and climate change. The remarks resurfaced as Talarico faces Republican Ken Paxton in a tight race.
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Politics · United StatesCanada electricity exports to US unlikely to cause blackouts
Social media users claim Canada could plunge the US into darkness amid trade war escalation. Experts state this is unlikely, with economic impacts and higher costs being more probable outcomes than widespread power outages.
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Politics · United StatesNew Brunswick Premier Says Power to Maine Will Not Be Cut
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt has stated her province will not cut off electricity supplies to Maine at this time, despite ongoing trade disputes between Canada and the U.S. Holt described such a measure as extremely serious, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford had previously warned of potential power export cuts.
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Politics · United StatesUS politicians limit data center projects amid public opposition
Americans' opposition to data centers is prompting politicians to limit or pause projects. Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a moratorium, halting an estimated 1,800 projects. Concerns about AI's impact on jobs also contribute to public unease.
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Business & Economy · United StatesTrump hints at reviving Keystone XL pipeline in Canada trade talks
Donald Trump suggested reviving the Keystone XL pipeline in a Truth Social post on 18 August 2026, linking it to a trade deal with Canada. The project, cancelled by Joe Biden in 2021, would carry Canadian crude to the U.S. Gulf Coast. Its role in the negotiations remains unclear.
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Politics · United StatesPennsylvania governor signs order restricting data center development
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order on 18 August 2026 imposing new restrictions on data center development, including local approval requirements and removal from fast-track permitting. The move reverses his earlier support for such projects and follows bipartisan opposition to their environmental and energy impacts.
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US governors tighten rules on data centres as elections near
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced new permit and tax exemption rules for data centres, requiring full electricity cost payment and water use limits. Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered regulators to prevent higher electricity bills from data centres and pledged to end a billion-dollar annual tax break. Both moves follow rising public opposition to the energy-intensive facilities.
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Trump calls Texas data centre pause a mistake after Abbott halts approvals
Donald Trump said Texas was making a mistake by opposing data centres, days after Governor Greg Abbott paused approvals for new facilities. Trump argued the centres could surpass oil in economic value, while Abbott cited power grid and water supply risks as reasons for the halt.
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