Chris Murphy

Chris Murphy covers energy markets and policy, including oil and gas, electricity, renewables, nuclear energy, supply developments, and energy prices. He follows government policy, market movements, production changes, and major industry announcements. Chris focuses on explaining how changes in energy supply and policy can influence businesses, consumers, and broader economic conditions.
Energy

Brent crude tops $106 as Houthi attacks halt Saudi Aramco exports to Europe

The Houthis stated in a statement carried by the Yemen News Agency that their operations targeted a “sensitive target” in…

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One Seafarer Killed, Vessel Seized Off UAE as Tensions Escalate in Strait of Hormuz

The death brings the total number of seafarer fatalities recorded by the International Maritime Organization since the outbreak of the…

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EU leaders debate windfall tax as record fuel prices strain German economy

The spike in prices has become a major domestic political issue, particularly in Germany, where pump prices have reached all-time…

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Oil Prices Edge Up on Stalled U.S.-Iran Talks and Tight Global Fuel Markets

At the center of the current volatility is the lack of progress in negotiations between Washington and Tehran. For months,…

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Syria’s Power Grid Under Strain as Gas Pipeline Explosion Forces Three Power Plants Offline

The technical linkage between gas supply and electricity generation in Syria is direct and critical. The three power plants affected…

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South Korea to invest $200 billion in U.S. energy infrastructure, including $54 billion Alaskan LNG export project

The $54 billion allocation is specifically earmarked for the construction and operation of infrastructure necessary to liquefy and export natural…

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UAE Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs as Persian Gulf Tensions Persist

These figures place fuel costs in the UAE approximately 80 per cent higher than they were in February, prior to…

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QatarEnergy Holds Diesel and Super Gasoline Prices Steady for October, Trims Premium Rate

The pricing structure, released via the Qatar News Agency (QNA) and confirmed by the Gulf Times, sets the cost of…

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Norway Temporarily Cuts Fuel Taxes as Inflation Hits 3.6% Amid Middle East Conflict

The decision to lower excise duties on liquid fuels is a reactive measure to a specific macroeconomic trend: the rapid…

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Philippines pension fund allocates $223 million for residential solar loans

The loans carry a fixed annual interest rate of 5%, payable over five years, with no service fee. GSIS President…

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