
Japan: Government Strengthens Measures to Control Fuel Prices
Tokyo has released massive aid in response to rising fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict, while seeking to diversify its supply sources.

Tokyo has released massive aid in response to rising fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict, while seeking to diversify its supply sources.

The RFI — Français report summarizes the main elements available, maintaining the statements attributed to their sources.
Faced with supply difficulties, the State is postponing the obligation to offer winter diesel at the pump by two weeks.
Faced with supply difficulties, the State is postponing by two weeks the obligation to switch to winter diesel, usually in force from 1 November.

At a G20 energy ministers meeting, the United States announced the end of emissions regulation for power plants, a move presented as necessary to power energy-intensive data centers.

Bo French's candidacy for the Texas Railroad Commission, a key regulatory body for oil and gas, has become a national test of the MAGA movement's credibility ahead of the midterm elections.

The national electrical grid suffered a complete failure on Friday, leaving millions of Cubans without power amid fuel shortages linked to U.S. pressure.

The Élysée announced a Friday meeting focused on the "rapid deterioration" of the global context and its repercussions on security and energy in France.

Caracas is participating this week in the G20 Energy Ministers meeting in Houston, following an invitation from the United States, as Donald Trump seeks to revive exploitation of Venezuela's oil reserves.

The concurrent rise in fuel, gas, and electricity prices is straining household purchasing power and driving up production costs for businesses.

Polish energy giant Orlen suffered massive losses attempting to buy Venezuelan oil using digital currencies.
Enedis and GRDF employees mobilize against an energy ministry plan to revise their rate advantages.

In its September 15 broadcast, RFI devoted its international press review to the question of dwindling oil resources.

The French oil group and generative AI startup aim notably to optimize the management of oil and gas reserves.

The pipeline, used as a workaround to bypass the Strait of Hormuz blockade, was shut down following drone strikes launched from Iraq.

Saudi authorities announced Friday the temporary closure of this crucial export route as a precautionary measure following attacks attributed to drones originating from Iraq.