Um empresário brasileiro e sua namorada estão presos na Bolívia há mais de 40 dias devido a protestos que bloqueiam estradas e impedem o abastecimento de combustíveis. A situação os impede de continuar a viagem pela América Latina e de lidar com questões pessoais urgentes.
Donald Trump will attend a G7 working session with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in France, but no bilateral meeting is scheduled. Meanwhile, Ukraine conducted drone attacks in Russia's Krasnodar and Volgograd regions, hitting a sea terminal and an oil station.
The Zaporozhye nuclear power plant has restored its external power supply via the Ferroalloy-1 line, switching its systems to a regular operating mode. Backup diesel generators were shut down after the power restoration.
Ukraine plans to increase military wages by one-third to 30,000 hryvnias and offer fixed-term contracts to boost recruitment. President Zelenskyy also aims to recruit more foreign volunteers. Meanwhile, Russia's Putin claims Ukrainian drone strikes aim to sow confusion and damage the economy, though he admits some economic damage.
Philippine farmer Dan Rae Hugo faces doubled diesel costs and reduced profits due to the Iran war's impact on global energy prices. Meanwhile, ASEAN leaders convened in Cebu to address the energy shock affecting all 11 member states, agreeing to accelerate an energy security framework and a regional power grid. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr stressed the urgent need for these measures, stating they were needed 'yesterday'.
Amidst a shift by industrial and commercial consumers to retail fuel stations for lower prices, the Indian government has empowered itself to temporarily restrict bulk purchases of petrol and diesel from pumps. This measure aims to prevent shortages, hoarding, and diversion of supplies meant for ordinary consumers. The new order allows for restrictions on fuel procurement through retail outlets when deemed necessary in the public interest, potentially limiting sales to 200 liters per customer per day and prohibiting resale.
A ANP realizou 2.111 fiscalizações em postos, distribuidoras e transportadoras nos últimos três meses, emitindo 21 autos de infração por indícios de elevação abusiva de preços. A agência intensificará as ações, projetando 3 mil vistorias no próximo trimestre.
The UK government will ban imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil by January 1, 2027, as part of its sanctions package against Moscow. This move aims to increase pressure on Russia while maintaining domestic stability, though critics argue it could still finance Moscow's war effort.
A gasolina teve o preço reduzido em 1,46% em maio no Brasil, sendo o principal fator de queda da inflação oficial (IPCA). A concorrência com o etanol mais barato e a política de subsídios do governo, que compensa parte dos impostos, contribuíram para a redução.
Der Buckelwal "Timmy", der nach wochenlangem Stranden in der Ostsee in die Nordsee transportiert und freigesetzt wurde, ist offenbar kurz nach seiner Freilassung am 2. Mai gestorben. Daten eines Senders deuten darauf hin, dass das Tier bis zum 6. oder 7. Mai lebte, bevor es tot an der dänischen Insel Anholt angespült wurde.
A new study by ECCO, an Italian climate think tank, reveals that Italian families pay up to four times more in taxes and charges on electricity compared to gas. For industrial sectors, this gap exceeds twenty times. The study presented in Brussels highlights the need for a reform of energy taxes and charges to promote electrification investments.
Italy's logistics sector is growing, reaching €94.3 billion, but faces structural issues like rising energy costs and infrastructure saturation. Digitalization and intermodal transport are key to competitiveness.
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has lost its external power supply and is now fully reliant on diesel generators. The plant has a sufficient fuel reserve for these generators, according to the director of communications.
Die "12-Uhr-Regel" für Spritpreise in Deutschland führt zu Rekord-Preissprüngen. Laut ADAC schwanken die Preise im Tagesverlauf stärker als je zuvor, fast jede fünfte Tankstelle verstößt gegen die Regel.
Der neue Audi Q7 basiert auf der PPC-Plattform und teilt sich diese mit dem A6. Zum Marktstart ist das SUV ausschließlich mit Dieselmotoren erhältlich. Preise beginnen bei 87.900 Euro.
Vehicles with integrated solar cells can generate their own electricity, reducing fuel consumption and dependence on price fluctuations. While passenger cars face technical and cost hurdles for mass production, retrofitting commercial vehicles with solar modules offers immediate savings and a faster return on investment.
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) lost off-site power after its 330 kV Ferrosplavnaya-1 line was disconnected. Backup diesel generators were activated normally, with no security disruptions reported. Radiation levels remain normal.
A study commissioned by the European Commission explores the potential of integrated photovoltaics in vehicles. Cars could generate up to 80% of their energy needs in Southern Europe, while electric trucks could see a 15% range increase. Retrofitting commercial vehicles with solar modules offers a viable return on investment, saving fuel and reducing CO2 emissions.
Syrian government allocated 1 million liters of subsidized diesel to Hasaka province to support agriculture and respond to popular protests demanding better living conditions and services, including calls for a local oil refinery.
Syrian government allocates 1 million liters of subsidized diesel to Hasaka province to support agriculture and respond to ongoing protests over living conditions and services. Protesters demand better services and a local oil refinery, while also expressing grievances over the implementation of a recent integration agreement.
Daily long queues of cars and trucks at the Rio Grande crossing cause significant delays for truckers and impact local commerce. A new bridge project, won by Consórcio Ponte Delfinópolis, aims to resolve these issues with an estimated investment of R$221.4 million.
The United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) has unveiled a mock-up of its P-750B 'Serval' small-displacement non-nuclear submarine for coastal operations at the Fleet 2026 show in Kronstadt. The vessel features an Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) system allowing it to travel 1,200 miles without surfacing and can carry various weapons for strikes, anti-ship/submarine missions, mine-laying, and special operations.
Die Überreste eines gestrandeten Buckelwals werden in einer dänischen Fabrik in Randers verwertet. Fett wird zu Biodiesel, Knochen und Haut zu Biomasse für Zementfabriken. Einige Knochen gehen an das Naturhistorische Museum in Kopenhagen. Trackerdaten des Wals werden noch ausgewertet.
Eine Studie im Auftrag der Europäischen Kommission zeigt, dass Elektroautos mit integrierten Solarzellen ein potenzieller Ausweg vor hohen Benzinpreisen sein könnten, indem sie während der Fahrt und im Stand Strom erzeugen.
