Reality check for climate targets and renewables
These often ludicrous contradictions and unworkable policies need to be called out
oil
Iran war should serve as a spur to solar power projects in Ireland
The sooner we rely on our own energy sources the better
Small businesses call for Government action to alleviate rising energy prices
Many businesses will have ‘little choice’ but to pass rising costs on to their customers or consumers, Isme says
Asian stocks trim early losses as oil rally cools
Donald Trump and Iran’s new supreme leader have both struck defiant tones, with the latter saying Strait of Hormuz should remain shut
First Venezuela, now Iran but is Washington’s real target China?
Behind Trump’s erratic policies there is one common thread: to check China’s rise
Government has ‘no immediate concerns’ about disruption to oil supplies
Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae calls for measures to reduce fuel prices
Anti-war demonstration at US embassy in Dublin is met by Iranian counter-protesters
Angry scenes as peace groups demand end to attacks on Iran, but Iranian group chants ‘Thank you, Trump’
Oil touches $100 a barrel as shares slide after attacks on Gulf shipping
Middle East war stokes inflation concerns
How to cut your energy bills: from your heating temperature to use of the washing machine
Slower driving, switching gas and electricity supplier and turning off immersion among ways of saving
Shares skid, oil blasts past $100 after Iran strikes Gulf shipping
More ships struck in Gulf waters as Trump declares war ‘has been won’
Will the ECB hike interest rates much sooner than we had expected?
Central banker Peter Kazimir warns a rate hike may be ‘closer than many people think’ as Iran war sends energy costs higher
Trump’s ‘little excursion’ could leave Iran even more fragmented, unstable and violent
For now, the most likely outcome is a shift to even greater levels of authoritarian control. Beyond that, the future is less certain
Renewable fuels and the price of diesel
The price of HVO and other biofuels seems to be tethered to the fluctuations of fossil fuel markets
British PM Keir Starmer visits Belfast as many struggle with heating oil price surge
‘If companies fleece customers or rip them off, we will not hesitate to step in, and that includes on regulation,’ says PM
San Leon awarded €16m damages after Canadian asset firm fails to submit defence
Exploration firm says Toronto company failed to follow through on share swap deal
IEA plans historic release of oil reserves amid Iran crisis
International Energy Agency will release as much as 400m barrells of oil to combat surge in prices
Shares steady, oil turbulence deepens over Middle East war fears
Investors anxious over the risks to inflation and global growth
Price of our dependence on fossil fuels is becoming clear yet again
But renewable energy relies on resources that will never run out and cannot be cut off as act of aggression
Iran warns it will block oil shipments from the Gulf unless attacks cease
Donald Trump considers easing sanctions on Russia as part of package of options to combat spiking global oil prices
Saudi Aramco chief warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ for oil market
Trump declared the Middle East war could be 'over soon'
Reluctant Europe scrambles to contain fallout as Middle East war widens
Leaders are rushing to reinforce Cyprus, manage soaring energy costs and work out how far EU should go
Protracted war in Iran could pose ‘substantial’ shock to European economy
Simon Harris warns steep rise in inflation would have ‘very significant’ impact on large parts of the Irish economy
G7 ‘stands ready’ to release emergency oil reserves
Finance ministers pledge ‘necessary measures’ to tackle surging crude prices but stop short of immediate deal
An extraordinary day in the market as oil prices collapse after Trump comments
Financial markets started the day in a panic and ended it hoping the conflict might soon end
Government inquiry into home heating oil and petrol prices is a political diversion
This week’s bluster gives the impression of some kind of crackdown – with consequences. Don’t be fooled
Disruption to gas rather than oil might hit Ireland most dramatically
We are fixated on tech and AI, but forget how the economy is mostly still heavy, dirty and smelly
Petrol and diesel nears €2 a litre as fuel industry dismisses claims of profiteering
Fuel lobbyist welcomes CCPC investigation and predicts it will find ‘no improper behaviour when it comes to pricing’
How could Donald Trump have thought war with Iran was a good idea?
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Cost of home-heating oil rises 60% in a week, but where is the money going?
No smoke and mirrors in price rises, umbrella group says, hitting back at ‘performative’ criticism
Oil prices spike again and shares fall as Middle East crisis deepens
Energy group Greencoat Renewables was the standout performer in Dublin as it climbed 6.7% despite revenue fall
How the conflict in the Middle East is already affecting Irish consumers
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
How will household bills be affected by unrest in the Middle East and when?
Closure of Strait of Hormuz, a key transit route from the Gulf region, leaves few options to secure deliveries
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