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Govt to study the need for national petroleum reserve stock

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will study the need and strategies for creating a national petroleum reserve stock as a measure to ensure energy security and strengthen the country's resilience in the face of geopolitical uncertainties and global supply crises.

Oil prices rise as hostilities worsen in the Middle East

SINGAPORE: Oil extended gains on Wednesday as President Donald Trump reimposed a naval blockade on all Iranian ports and Tehran launched strikes on U.S. infrastructure in the region.

Gold slips as oil rally keeps inflation, rate outlook on investors' radar

Gold prices fell on Wednesday, after climbing more than 2% in the previous session, as rising oil prices fuelled inflation concerns and injected uncertainty into the U.S. interest-rate outlook, weighing on the non-yielding bullion.

EU nations to discuss impact of methane rules 

European Union (EU) member states will this week debate the impact of the bloc's controversial methane emissions rules for importers on the region's energy security.

UK industry urges overhaul of green levies as energy costs bite

High energy costs are undermining the UK's economic performance, prompting business groups to urge the next government to shift billions of pounds of green levies from electricity bills to general taxation.

Oil hits one-month high as US, Iran step up attacks in Strait of Hormuz

SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose nearly 3% on Tuesday to their highest in four weeks, as the U.S. reimposed its naval blockade of Iran while the two countries stepped up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening uncertainty about energy flows.

Oil jumps over 3% as fresh military strikes threaten Hormuz shipments

OIL prices surged more than 3% on Monday after renewed military strikes between the United States and Iran reignited concerns over energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

Power blackouts trigger coal supply probe

A corruption investigation into two coal suppliers for power plants, which authorities suspect contributed to blackouts across Sumatra, Java and Kalimantan, has raised concerns about transparency in the energy sector and the government's repeated criminal probes into private companies following major disasters.

Oil prices little changed as markets weigh impact of US strikes on Iran

OIL prices were little changed on Thursday as markets assessed the impact of fresh U.S. strikes on Iran, which could hinder progress on talks to end their war and allow for the full reopening of the key Strait of Hormuz.

RE industry growth momentum intact in 2H

Malaysia's renewable energy (RE) sector is expected to sustain its growth trajectory through the second half of 2026 (2H26), supported by stronger solar engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) activity, ris