Gas

Iran war, Hormuz disruptions drive first drop in global fossil fuel emissions since 2020 - report

Global fossil fuel emissions are projected to fall 0.4% in 2026, the first drop since 2020, partly as the Iran war cut oil and gas use. Researchers warn the decline is unlikely to last.

Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on September 5, 2026; illustrative
A view of the platform of the Leviathan natural gas field in the Mediterranean Sea is pictured from the Israeli northern coastal city of Caesarea on January 25, 2022.

US energy giant Murphy enters Israeli gas exploration market in partnership with Ratio Energies

A protest sign is seen near the White House the day after election day on November 04, 2026 in Washington, DC. Following the 2026 midterm elections the Democrats took control of Congress, winning a majority in the House and Senate, flipping several long term Republican held seats.

How does the US Democrats' 'blue wave' shockwave effect global diplomacy, markets? - analysis

A general view of a sign displaying fuel prices at a gas station in central Israel, after fuel prices increased at midnight, October 1, 2026.

Gasoline prices to fall 42 agorot Sunday, defying forecasts of a jump to near-record levels


Fuel prices in Israel to drop below 7 shekels per liter for first time since 2023

Fuel prices will drop below 7 shekels per liter for the first time since 2023, with the new rate of 6.85 shekels taking effect on January 1, the energy ministry announced.

View of the southern Israeli town of Beer Sheva. March 31, 2025.

Following shutdown, Iraq expects Iranian gas supplies to resume within a week, official says

The electricity ministry said on Tuesday that the flow of gas from Iran had been halted due to the shutdown of some generating units and load shedding at others.

Iranian flag overlayed with a rising stock graph and 3D printed gas pump miniature are seen in this illustration taken June 23, 2025.

Iraq says gas supplies from Iran have been halted as Trump's 'maximum pressure' campaign kicks in

The ministry reported that 4,000 to 4,500 megawatts of power have been lost from the electrical system due to the halt in Iranian gas supplies.

Cracked brick wall painted with a Iranian flag on the left and a Iraqi flag on the right.

Israel signed NIS 112 billion gas deal with Egypt, Netanyahu announces

Some NIS 58 billion will go directly to state coffers, he said, standing beside Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces a gas deal with Egypt worth NIS 112 billion. December 17, 2025.

Bank Hapoalim leads NIS 5B financing for Israel’s Kesem power plant

Bank Hapoalim said the deal reflects its leading role in national infrastructure financing, in general, and in the conventional energy sector.

Smokestacks at an Israel Electric Corp power station are seen from the Mediterranean, some 10 kilometers from Hadera.

San Francisco gas explosion injures at least six, damages homes, causes fire in Bay Area

A gas explosion in Hayward, California, injured at least six people and caused significant damage to multiple buildings. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.

A screengrab taken from doorbellfotage shows an explosion in Hayward, California, US, December 11, 2025.

Long-awaited gas export deal with Egypt to be signed 'in days,' source tells 'Post'

The agreement, valued at $35 billion, will enable the export of gas from Israel’s Leviathan reservoir to Egypt through 2040.

THE LEVIATHAN jacket.

Israeli scientists develop method to accelerate carbon capture, reducing industrial emissions

“The goal was to understand what’s really happening when carbonate rocks encounter high levels of carbon dioxide,” the study’s lead researcher explains.

Israeli scientists make carbon capture faster and practical

Iranians brace for Saturday fuel price surge as Islamic Republic's economy braces for worst

The proposal had been repeatedly postponed over fears it could trigger unrest similar to deadly protests sparked by a fuel price hike in 2019.

Iranians fill their vehicles at a petrol station in Tehran, on November 15, 2019. (STR/afp/AFP via Getty Images)

US seeks to arrange Netanyahu–Sisi meeting, pushing Israel to expand regional economic ties - Axios

The two leaders have not officially met since before the start of the Israel-Hamas War.

(L-R) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu