EnvironmentEurope
Greenpeace Climbers Scale EU Parliament Over Gas
Greenpeace and Extinction Rebellion activists scaled the European Parliament in Brussels, demanding a fossil gas phase-out ahead of an EU energy summit.
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International PoliticsEnergy
Trump, Putin Call: Russia to Ship Diesel to US
Trump and Putin held a 90-minute call. Russia will supply diesel to the US and global markets as Washington eases sanctions ahead of midterms.
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EconomyEurope
Belgian Inflation Jumps to 4.69% as Energy Costs Soar
Belgian inflation climbed to 4.69% in September, driven by a 24.37% surge in energy prices tied to the Middle East war, Statbel reports.
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EconomyPolitics
Belgium's Energy Shock Returns, but Not the Money
As energy prices surge again, Belgium asks whether it can repeat its 2022 support measures—but deep debt leaves little fiscal room to act.
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EconomyBelgium
Belgium Heating Oil Price Jumps Nearly 6 Cents
Belgium's maximum heating oil prices rise almost 6 euro cents per litre from Thursday, driven by Middle East oil turmoil and a domestic Promaz levy hike.
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EconomyBelgium
80,000 Flemish Households on Energy Safety Net
A record 80,028 Flemish households now receive power from Fluvius as social supplier after falling behind on bills, with prices set to climb further.
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Economy
China's August CPI Rises 0.8% on Energy Price Rebound
China's CPI rose 0.8% year-on-year in August, driven by energy price rebound amid Middle East tensions, while core inflation remained subdued at 1.0%.
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Economy
Belgium Heating Oil Prices Hit Five-Month High
Belgian heating oil maximum prices rise Friday to highest since April as Middle East war drives energy costs, pressuring households before winter.
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Economy
Belgian Gasoline Prices Surge Past €2, Highest Since 2022
Belgian gasoline prices rise above €2 per liter for the first time since 2022 as Middle East conflict drives global energy costs higher.
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Economy
Belgian Inflation Accelerates to 3.97% in August
Belgian inflation accelerated for the second consecutive month to 3.97% in August, driven by surging energy prices and geopolitical tensions.
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Business & Economy
Belgian Inflation Rises to 3.8%, Highest Among Neighbors
Belgian inflation rose to 3.8% in Q2 2026, the highest among neighboring countries, driven by energy price surges from the Middle East conflict.
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Economy
Belgian Energy Prices Surge for 60% of Households in August
Energy prices for August rise significantly for 60% of Belgian households as Middle East tensions drive up gas costs, adding pressure on families.
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EconomyEnergy
Belgian Households Can Save Up to €700 on Energy This Winter
Belgian consumers have a narrow window to lock in lower energy rates before winter. With price gaps of up to €700, experts urge comparing suppliers now.
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EconomyEnergy
Calls Grow for Windfall Tax on Oil Profits Amid Iran War
As oil companies rake in billions from war-driven price spikes, U.S. lawmakers push a windfall profits tax to return excess profits to households.
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EconomyClimate
Belgians Pay 15x More for Gas as Industry Gets Free Quotas
Belgian households pay 15x more in gas taxes than industry, while polluters get billions in free EU emission quotas. Greenpeace exposes the disparity.
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EconomyPolitics
Inflation Hits 3-Year High as Iran War Lifts Energy Prices
The Fed's preferred inflation gauge hit 4.1% in May, a three-year high, driven by energy costs from the Iran war. Core inflation rose to 3.4%.
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WeatherEnergy
Heatwave Drives Belgian Power Prices to Record €1,038/MWh
Belgium activates heatwave alarm phase as evening electricity prices soar to €658/MWh, with forecasts of €1,038/MWh — the highest ever recorded.
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EconomyInflation
US Producer Prices Surge 6.5% in May on Iran Energy Shock
US producer prices rose 6.5% in May, the largest yearly jump since 2022, driven by soaring energy costs from the Iran war and Hormuz closure.
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Economy
Inflation Hits 4.2%, Highest in 3 Years, on Energy Surge
U.S. inflation hit 4.2% in May, highest in 3 years, as Iran war drove gas prices up 40%. Producer prices surged 6.5%, biggest jump since 2022.
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EconomyPolitics
U.S. Inflation Hits 4.2% as Iran War Drives Energy Costs
U.S. inflation surged to 4.2% in May, a three-year high, as the Iran war drives energy costs. Core CPI rose 2.9%, raising questions about Fed policy.
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Economy
Belgian Inflation Hits 4.08% in May as Energy Costs Bite
Belgium's inflation rose to 4.08% in May, driven by surging energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict. Diesel up 33.7%, airline tickets soar 69.1%.
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EconomyEnergy
Belgian Gas Reserves at Critical Low Ahead of Winter
Belgium's gas storage is only 23.75% full, raising energy security concerns and potential price hikes for consumers ahead of the 2026-2027 winter.
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