No Comment Mexico races to clean crude from Veracruz coastline Cleanup crews and navy personnel remained deployed along Mexico’s Gulf coast on 26 March after crude oil polluted beaches in Veracruz and Tabasco. Authorities said 128 tonnes of contaminated waste had been removed, while the source remains under investigation. 26/03/2026
Cuba Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of year amid energy crisis Analysts say the shipment could produce about 180,000 barrels of diesel, enough to meet Cuba's daily needs for up to 10 days. 20/03/2026
Business Five European nations and Japan to 'contribute' to Hormuz security The conflict around the Strait of Hormuz is starting to draw in global powers, as disruptions to shipping and energy flows raise concerns about wider economic fallout. 20/03/2026
Europe in Motion Russia pocketing billions from two weeks of war in Iran, data shows Moscow's fossil fuel earnings hit €7.7 billion in the two weeks after joint US-Israeli strikes triggered the war in Iran, as the ongoing conflict has sent global oil prices skyrocketing and led the US to ease Russian sanctions. 19/03/2026
Business Strikes on Gulf energy hubs threaten global LNG supply for months Strikes on key Gulf energy sites are becoming more frequent and more damaging, beginning to unsettle supply and expose vulnerabilities across the region. 19/03/2026
Europe Today Watch: European Council meets today. What will be discussed - and why it will be war? Today, 27 EU leaders meet in Brussels for the European Council. The official agenda highlights competitiveness and migration, but war overshadows it all. Your reporter does not yet know exactly what they will say. But we can certainly guess what keeps them up at night. 19/03/2026
Business China treads carefully on energy interests in Iran war The Iran war is disrupting global energy flows and increasing the risk of wider regional escalation, leaving major economies such as China walking a tightrope. 18/03/2026
Tech News Could rising gas prices drive more drivers toward electric vehicles? Surging fuel prices linked to the Iran war may boost interest in electric vehicles, as drivers look to avoid volatile gasoline costs. Experts say EV owners are less exposed to oil price shocks, though electricity prices and upfront costs remain key factors. Watch the video for more. 13/03/2026
Europe News EU pushes back on US decision to ease sanctions on Russian oil The Trump administration's decision to allow the purchase of Russian oil stranded at sea was met with criticism in the EU, with Merz and Costa claiming the move undermines support for Ukraine at critical moment. 13/03/2026
Europe in Motion As Europe imports no Iranian oil, how does the conflict impact trade? Tensions in the Middle East have threatened to drive up inflation and energy costs despite the EU having little direct trade with Tehran. 13/03/2026
Azerbaijan Global Baku Forum opens with Iran war raging across the border As a supplier of gas to the EU, Azerbaijan has been increasing its deliveries to help fill the gap from the shutdown of the shipments from the Gulf as a result of the Iran war, said President Ilham Aliyev's chief foreign policy advisor. 12/03/2026
Economy Oil shock splits the world: Who's gaining and who's paying the price? As oil prices surge, one question is emerging as the key determinant of economic vulnerability: does a country sell energy, or buy it? 12/03/2026
Europe Today Watch: Strait of Hormuz, Iran and naval mines — an explosive mix? The narrow Strait of Hormuz is becoming a literal geopolitical landmine. The US wants to control it, but for Iran, the waterway is its ultimate leverage. Who is up for a history lesson? 12/03/2026
Economy How high could Europe's inflation go if the Iran war continues? Economists estimate that rising oil and gas prices could significantly lift eurozone inflation. Markets have already begun pricing in the risk of a rate hike in 2026. 11/03/2026
Business Oil prices jump after Qatar warns disruption could push crude to $150 Oil prices surged on Friday after warnings from Qatar that the war will force Gulf to stop energy exports "within days". 06/03/2026
Europe News What are Europe's oil route alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz? Many European countries like Italy, Greece, Spain, Poland and Belgium rely on the Strait of Hormuz for imports or refining. Experts say the closure of this corridor will not cut off Europe’s oil supply, but will continue to drive up oil prices and disrupt markets. 04/03/2026