Energy Prices

Explained: Europe's looming energy crisis as Russia chokes gas supply

With the halt in the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, Russian gas shipments have fallen 89 per cent from a year ago. European officials say it's energy blackmail, aimed at pressuring and dividing the European Union as it supports Ukraine

US Treasury official concludes India visit with discussions on energy prices and Ukraine war

During the meeting, Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo discussed ways that US and India could work together to address shared global challenges like food insecurity and high energy prices

Austria's Vienna dims street lighting as energy prices soar amid Ukraine war

The city authorities said they had not calculated exactly how much they would save, but the move comes after energy prices have skyrocketed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its response to Western sanctions

COVID-19: High energy prices send Europe's businesses, homes reeling

Spiking energy prices are raising utility bills from Poland to the United Kingdom, leaving people struggling to make ends meet and small businesses uncertain about how much longer they can stay afloat.

EU climate chief pledges measures to ensure equal burden-sharing in transition to green energy

Frans Timmermans made the comment at the European Parliament in Strasbourg during a debate on proposed legislation aimed at helping the bloc cut emissions at least by 55 percent by 2030

Why we're headed for the Nehruvian growth rate of 4-5 percent

All the signs are that India has entered a new phase of low growth - what we should call the Nehruvian natural state of 3-5 percent annual growth.

Has Sonia signed on for diesel, kerosene price hikes?

The petroleum ministry's plans to raise diesel prices by Re 1 every month is fine, but it won't happen without political backing from the top

Why inflation is looking like a lost cause even in 2012

Despite the occasional easing of prices, inflation-busting seems like an uphill task in the next one year