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Cuba

Airlines unable to refuel in Cuba as US oil blockade deepens crisis

The government of Cuba published the notices to airlines and pilots on Sunday night, warning that jet fuel would be available at nine airports across the island, starting Tuesday and continuing until 11 March.

Business

Italy leads in Azerbaijani energy imports, as SOFAZ reports strong 2025 results

SOFAZ reports strong 2025 results as Italy continues to lead European imports of Azerbaijani oil and gas, underpinned by stable production and key pipelines.

Venezuela

As Trump pitches Venezuelan oil dream, experts warn it won't be easy

President Trump has set his sights on Venezuela's vast oil reserves, the largest in the world. If consolidated under Washington’s influence, about one third of global oil reserves could end up under US control. Yet, experts are skeptical about Trump's plans, saying it won't be cheap or easy.

Markets

Oil rallies after Venezuela shock while safe haven assets also rise

Washington’s action in Venezuela jolted markets, with oil showing volatile price movements as investors considered long-term supply consequences. Gold and defence stocks also inched up.

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Business

Explainer: Why Chevron operates in Venezuela despite US sanctions

Chevron’s continued presence in Venezuela looks like an anomaly amid intensifying US sanctions. In fact, the contradiction is rooted in selective enforcement to maintain leverage over Caracas, as well as decades of oil politics.

Economy

Trump tightens oil sanctions on Venezuela with tanker blockade

By deploying naval forces to intercept sanctioned Venezuelan oil shipments, the Trump administration is pushing the enforcement of oil sanctions into uncharted legal territory, prompting concerns in Congress and among international law experts about escalation risks.

Ecotech

Depleted oil field to become Europe’s first offshore CO2 storage site

When the project begins commercial operations next year, it is expected to become the European Union’s first fully-operational offshore CO2 storage site.

Economy

Trump is open to sanctioning countries doing business with Russia

US lawmakers are drafting a bill that would sanction countries purchasing Russian oil and gas, aiming to choke off Moscow’s primary revenue stream as peace negotiations remain stalled.

Earth News

One in 25 COP30 attendees is a fossil fuel lobbyist, analysis finds

Analysis finds 1,600 fossil fuel representatives at UN climate summit in Brazil, outnumbering almost every country delegation.

Markets

European markets rise, oil prices jump on OPEC+ decision

Key European stock indexes started the week with gains, boosted by the oil sector and expectations for a range of corporate earnings this week.

Economy

Orbán to press Trump for break on Russia oil sanctions

The Hungarian Prime Minister says dropping Russian oil would result in economic collapse, as Hungary imports more than four-fifths of its crude oil from Russia.

Earth News

Norway oil projects face stricter climate scrutiny after court ruling

The case worked its way through European legal systems for nearly a decade before the ruling.

Economy

How long can the Russian economy continue to fund the frontline?

The Russian economy is balancing on the edge of recession, yet the war could go on for years. Its financing appears to have no immediate major obstacles, according to experts.

Markets

Oil prices jump after OPEC+ announces modest monthly output hike

Analysts forecast that the rise may be short-lived as soft demand threatens a supply glut.

Earth News

Fossil fuel plans threaten Paris Agreement goals, new report warns

A new report highlights how governments’ fossil fuel production plans contradict climate commitments.

Russia

Expert: Kyiv 'hit nail on the head' with strikes on Russian oil sites

Kyiv’s strategy to strike the Russian oil industry is “the most efficient thing Ukraine can do” to hurt Moscow's war machine. Still, it will not break the army and will not stop Moscow’s war, Russian economist Vladislav Inozemtsev told Euronews.

Europe News

Loopholes in ship flagging system undermine sanctions on Russia

As unchecked flagging of ships continues to enable global sanctions evasion, governance must be "radically improved," says a new report by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).

Lithuania

Scheme to circumvent sanctions against Russia discovered in Lithuania

According to the investigation, the water treatment equipment was received by Russian oil industry enterprises.

Europe News

What could biggest oil discovery in Poland's history mean for Europe?

Euronews asked analysts if the huge oil and gas deposits discovered under the Baltic Sea offer Europe a chance to be less reliant on Russian energy.

Economy

Which countries will lose the most if tensions reignite around Iran?

Russia could benefit from an escalating situation in the Middle East, while China and Europe would see their economies suffer if the ceasefire between Iran and Israel fails to hold.