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Russian invasion fuels Santos profits as prices surged

Profits for natural gas supplier Santos more than doubled in 2022 as it benefited from rising gas prices and demand caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

AAP · Feb 22, 2023

Hit that switch: UK energy suppliers will get competitive again

Suppliers are expected to feel empowered by an easing in prices this year to hunt for customers

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2023

Feds using 'enhanced surveillance' to see what's behind the natural gas spike in California

The head of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that oversees the interstate transmission of natural gas, electricity and oil on Thursday would not say whether it will launch a formal investigation into soaring natural gas prices in California but did say the agency has assigned staff to examine whether any…

Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2023

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Inflation eased again in January – but there's a cautionary sign

Annual inflation cooled in January for the seventh month in a row. But price increases accelerated between December and January, fueled by rising shelter, food and gasoline prices.

WEKU · Feb 14, 2023

Officials mull new power tariff rate

Energy officials may keep the power tariff, which determines electricity bills, unchanged or trim the rate at its next adjustment as gas prices have become less aggressive.

Bangkok Post · Feb 13, 2023

European Union increases growth forecast as eurozone dodges recession

Europe's economy will grow more than previously forecast this year as it avoids a winter recession, with inflation expected to ease and gas prices continue to fall.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 13, 2023

Govt to freeze or lower power tariff as gas prices ease

Energy officials may keep the power tariff, which determines electricity bills, unchanged or trim the rate at its next adjustment as gas prices have eased in recent weeks.

Bangkok Post · Feb 13, 2023

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Soaring California natural gas prices could bring higher electricity bills this summer

In the wake of skyrocketing gas rates, a utility company executive suggested that hikes in natural gas costs could lead to higher electricity bills this summer.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 8, 2023

Why energy companies are making so much profit despite UK windfall taxes

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year caused oil and gas prices to surge, triggering a cost of living crisis in many countries, including the UK.

The Conversation · Feb 8, 2023

France's TotalEnergies announces record profits of €18bn, higher payout for shareholders

The French fossil fuel exploitation multinational, TotalEnergies, said on Wednesday that high oil and gas prices had bolstered its net profit to a record 18 billion euros in 2022. The company has announced higher dividend payments for shareholders.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 8, 2023

BP profits reach £23 billion after spike in oil and gas prices

Oil and gas giant comes in for criticism as it lowers the ambition of its climate change pledges

Insider UK · Feb 7, 2023

FTSE 100 Live: BP profits surge to £23 billion, house prices stable

BP today racked up an annual profit of $27.6 billion (£23 billion), more than double the previous year’s haul after a surge in oil and gas prices.

Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2023

BP scales back climate goals as profits more than double to £23bn

Energy company faces calls for toughened windfall tax as it reaps rewards from high gas prices

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2023

Newsom wants the feds to investigate California's high natural gas prices

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday jumped into the debate over the spike in natural gas prices affecting millions of California utility customers, calling on federal regulators to look at whether gouging or market manipulation is at work.

Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2023

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Daily Mirror · Feb 7, 2023

Energy bills to rise by 20% from April despite wholesale gas prices tumbling by 70%

Struggling households will see average bills rise from £2,500 to £3,000 a year in the spring after the Tories decided to cut subsidy levels under the Energy Price Guarantee

Tribune News Service · Feb 6, 2023

Pain at the pump: Gas in Nevada least affordable in US

LAS VEGAS — Gas prices have been a hot topic over the past year with the volatile crude oil market largely tied to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and inflation.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 4, 2023

Editorial: Big Oil reaps record profits while the planet burns. California should curb its greed

Chevron, Shell, Exxon Mobil and other oil companies made more money than ever in 2022, showing just how massive a windfall they reaped as surging gas prices made it a struggle for drivers to afford filling up.

Boston Herald · Feb 3, 2023

Auto review: Honda HR-V continues the commuter tradition

In 2023, with gas prices elevated and interest rates still rising, the cost to drive continues to go up and up. It's a good thing, then, that Honda's mindset has not changed. It continues to produce affordable vehicles that last a long time and meet or exceed commuters' expectations, all…

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AAP · Feb 3, 2023

Energy relief plan won't be 'one size fits all': PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says energy relief isn't a "one size fits all" plan, as the nation braces for skyrocketing electricity and gas prices.

ABC News · Feb 2, 2023

Shell profit doubles to record $56 billion in 2022 as war drives up energy costs

Global energy giant Shell has said that its annual profits doubled to a record high last year as oil and natural gas prices soared after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Evening Standard · Feb 2, 2023

Shell under the spotlight in the City after record-breaking profit

Questions on future strategy follow huge capital return plan powered by high gas prices amid calls for windfall tax hikes

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

Shell profit doubles to record as war drives up energy costs

Global energy giant Shell says annual profits doubled to a record high last year as oil and gas prices soared after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2023

Calls for bigger windfall tax after Shell makes ‘obscene’ $40bn profit

Calls for larger windfall tax after surge in gas prices fuels ‘outrageous’ doubling of profits at Anglo-Dutch group

The New Daily · Feb 1, 2023

Watch: Gas bill hike, NT alcohol restrictions, George Pell protests

Watch: Controversial Cardinal Pell lies in state at St Mary's Cathedral. AGL and Origin raising gas prices. A report on the impact of alcohol restrictions

France 24 · Jan 31, 2023

IMF says global growth 'surprisingly resilient' in updated forecast

The International Monetary Fund's new projections for 2023 show GDP for the world economy growing by 3.2 percent, compared to a 1.9 percent expansion last year. The improved forecast is aided by China's scrapping of its zero-Covid policy and the fall in gas prices. Also on the programme, we report…

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