EconomyPolitics
US Diesel Tops $6 a Gallon for First Time Ever
US diesel prices hit a record $6.05 a gallon as the Iran war disrupts global fuel supplies, raising costs for food, freight and everyday goods.
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PoliticsEconomy
Belgium Targets Late Energy Bills and Contract Switches
Belgian government announces three consumer protection measures to end late energy bills, unfair billing after moves, and unauthorized contract switches.
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Economy & Energy
US Fuel Prices Hit Record Labor Day High Amid Iran War
Gas prices hit record $4.15 per gallon for Labor Day as Iran War disrupts oil supplies and refinery issues strain domestic production.
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EconomyEnergy
Belgian Energy Prices to Rise Tuesday: Switch Today
Belgian energy contracts are expected to increase September 1. Consumers advised to switch providers Monday to lock in current rates before the hike.
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EconomyEnergy
Belgian Energy Prices to Rise Tuesday: Switch Today
Belgian energy contracts are expected to increase September 1. Consumers advised to switch providers Monday to lock in current rates before the hike.
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PoliticsInternational Relations
Trump Announces Landmark US-Venezuela Oil Deal
Trump announces a sweeping US-Venezuela deal giving Washington control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, sparking praise and legal questions.
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PoliticsEconomy
Unanswered Questions Loom Over Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal
Trump's oil deal with Venezuela raises questions about terms, scope, and legality. Analysts seek clarity on the unprecedented agreement.
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InternationalEnergy
US Secures Control of 65B Barrels of Venezuela Oil
Trump announces landmark deal giving US majority control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's oil reserves, reshaping global energy markets.
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EnergyEconomy
China's Electricity Consumption Up 4.7% in 7 Months
China's total electricity consumption grew 4.7% year-on-year in Jan-July 2026, driven by high-tech manufacturing and digital economy growth.
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EconomyEnergy
Belgian Gas Contract Prices Surge 20% on Winter Fears
Belgian fixed gas contract prices rise 20% amid low European storage levels and Middle East tensions, raising fears of a new energy crisis this winter.
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EnergyEnvironment
Belgium to End Battery Park Financial Incentives from 2028
Belgium's energy regulator CREG will end grid tariff exemptions for new battery parks from 2028, citing sufficient competition and met targets.
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EnergyEconomy
Belgian Electricity Prices Hit Two-Year Record
Belgian electricity prices hit a two-year record at nearly 20 cents per kWh as gas costs surge up to 40% amid the US-Iran conflict.
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EnergyEconomy
China's Electricity Load Hits Record High Again This Summer
China's electricity load hit a record 1.557 billion kW on August 7, the fourth all-time high this summer amid heatwaves and economic growth.
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ConsumerClimate
Belgium Sees Record Air Conditioner Sales Amid Heat Waves
Belgium installed a record 134,178 fixed air conditioners in the first half of 2026, a 47% surge driven by unprecedented heat waves.
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Business & Economy
Belgium Raises Gas and Heating Oil Excise Duties
Belgian excise duties on natural gas and heating oil rise from August 1, increasing household energy bills. Electricity excise duties fall in parallel.
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InfrastructureEconomy
Belgium, Netherlands Commission Brabo III Power Line
Belgium and the Netherlands officially commission the Brabo III high-voltage line in Antwerp, boosting cross-border electricity capacity by 30 percent.
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InfrastructureEnergy
Brabo III High-Voltage Line Opens in Port of Antwerp
After a decade of construction, the Brabo III high-voltage line officially opens in the Port of Antwerp, strengthening Belgium-Netherlands energy exchange.
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EconomyEnergy
China Unveils New Power System Blueprint, Trillions in Play
China's new power system plan targets 50% non-fossil generation by 2030, unlocking 20+ trillion yuan in energy investment.
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Economy
Belgian Fuel Prices Drop, Netherlands Gap Hits 70 Cents
Belgium's FOD Economie announces fuel price drops effective Wednesday, with the gap versus the Netherlands widening to over 70 cents per liter.
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InfrastructureEnergy
Belgium and Netherlands inaugurate Brabo III power line
Belgian PM De Wever and Dutch PM Jetten inaugurate the Brabo III high-voltage line, strengthening cross-border energy security and grid capacity.
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SocietyPolitics
Belgium's August 1 Changes: New Rules on Notice Periods
Belgium's August 1 reforms: one-week notice periods, video therapy consultations, doubled Brussels fines, and energy excise changes.
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Energy
China Raises Gasoline and Diesel Prices as Oil Costs Surge
China's NDRC raised retail gasoline and diesel prices by 685 and 655 yuan per tonne from July 31 as Middle East conflict pushed crude costs higher.
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Economy
Belgium: Notice Period Falls to One Week, Gas Costs Rise
Belgium's August 1 changes: notice periods drop to one week for new contracts, gas excise duties rise, and minimum wage climbs to 2,233.61 euros.
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EconomyEnergy
Belgium's Energy Excise Reform Takes Effect August 1
Belgium's energy excise reform shifting taxes from electricity to fossil fuels takes effect August 1. See how it impacts household bills.
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PoliticsGeneral News
Belgium Daily: Economy Stalls, NATO Spy Case, Justice Reform
Zero Q2 growth, NATO espionage charges, an NMBS WWII lawsuit, and energy excise reform highlight Belgium's news on July 29.
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EconomyEnergy
China's Power Load Hits Record 1.518 Billion Kilowatts
China's power load hit a record 1.518 billion kilowatts on July 10, driven by industrial growth, EV and data center demand, and extreme heat.
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EconomyEnergy
China's Power Load Hits Record 1.518 Billion Kilowatts
China's national power load reaches a historic high of 1.518 billion kilowatts, driven by industrial growth, service sector expansion and summer heatwaves.
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EconomyEnergy
Belgium Energy Shift: Cheaper Power, Costlier Gas From 2028
Flanders cuts electricity taxes and raises gas levies from 2028 to push green heating. Belgian fuel prices surge as refining margins hit highs.
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Consumer ProtectionEconomy
Belgium Bans Fake Energy Discounts in Consumer Crackdown
Belgian parliament unanimously approves ban on misleading energy discounts targeting deceptive pricing that costs households up to €700 yearly.
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InternationalRussia
Long Lines for Gas Shatter Normalcy in Wartime Russia
Fuel shortages across Russia, driven by Ukrainian drone strikes and sanctions, have shattered the Kremlin's illusion of normalcy as gas lines spread.
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Economy
Fuel Prices Rise Again in Belgium This Friday
Belgian fuel prices rise again on Friday as SPF Economie announces increases of up to 7.2 cents per liter, adding to cost-of-living pressures.
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Energy & Infrastructure
China Completes World's Largest Power Supply System
China announces completion of the world's largest power supply system, serving nearly 800 million households with 10.37 trillion kWh consumed in 2025.
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Energy & EnvironmentEconomy
China Unveils 15th Five-Year Plan for New Energy System
China releases its 15th Five-Year Plan for a new energy system, targeting 20+ trillion yuan investment and peak coal consumption by 2030.
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PoliticsEconomy
China Daily: Diplomacy, Energy, Tech Lead June 26 News
Xi Jinping meets Cambodian and Bangladeshi leaders; China unveils 20 trillion yuan energy plan; 6G enters system verification; AI reshapes management.
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PoliticsEconomy
China Daily: Diplomacy, Energy, Tech Lead June 26 News
Xi Jinping meets Cambodian and Bangladeshi leaders; China unveils 20 trillion yuan energy plan; 6G enters system verification; AI reshapes management.
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Energy & Environment
China's Power Capacity Hits 4 Billion kW, Leading the World
China's installed power capacity reaches 4.01 billion kilowatts, the world's largest, with non-fossil energy now accounting for 62% of total capacity.
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EconomyEnergy
Belgian Gasoline Prices Drop to Lowest Since March
Maximum gasoline prices in Belgium fall to their lowest level since March, offering relief to motorists as Brent crude drops to nearly $76 per barrel.
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EconomyEnergy
China's 92-Octane Gasoline Returns to '7 Yuan Era'
China's 92-octane gasoline drops back to 7.8-7.9 yuan/liter after NDRC cuts prices by 515 yuan/ton. Analysts predict a third consecutive cut on July 3.
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Energy & InfrastructureEconomy
China's First Transmission Rights Auction Reshapes Grid
China completes its first transmission rights transaction on the Yunxiao DC channel, shifting power allocation from planning to market bidding.
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EconomyEnergy
Belgium Energy Excise Reform: Who Pays and Who Saves?
Belgium's energy excise reform shifts taxes from electricity to fossil fuels starting August 2026. See how much your household will pay or save.
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EconomyPolitics
Record €7.3M Energy Fines for Builders: How to Avoid Them
Flemish authorities issued a record €7.3 million in EPB energy fines in 2025. Learn why fines are soaring and how builders can avoid costly penalties.
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EnergyEconomy
China Braces for Record Summer Power Demand of 1.3B kW
State Grid forecasts summer peak power load will exceed 1.3 billion kW, a 6% year-on-year increase, as China prepares for record electricity demand.
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TechnologyEnergy
China Deploys 'Smartest Brain' AI Models Across Energy Grid
China deploys AI large models across its energy sector, from oil fields to power grids, with measurable gains and a push for tech independence.
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WeatherEnergy
China Heatwave Drives Record Power Demand as El Niño Looms
Northern China bakes under persistent heatwave while southern regions see record electricity loads. Officials warn summer peak could reach 16 billion kW.
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Science & TechnologyEconomy
China Releases 51 AI-Energy Scenarios for Power Grid
China releases 51 high-value AI + Energy scenarios at a Shenzhen conference, targeting smart grids, virtual power plants, and computing-power coordination.
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EconomyEnergy
Electrabel Pays Record €10.4 Billion Dividend to Engie
Electrabel distributes €10.4 billion to French parent Engie in Belgium's largest-ever profit distribution, raising questions about capital outflows.
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Economy & Business
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens Global Supply Shortages
Three months after the Strait of Hormuz closure, global supply shortages deepen, threatening jobs and growth as oil prices surge worldwide.
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TechnologyEnergy
China's AI Boom Strains Power Grid as Data Centers Surge
China's AI expansion is straining the power grid as data center electricity demand surges. Experts warn of a construction pace mismatch and grid risks.
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Economy
Belgian Fuel Prices Hit Record High as Reserves Dwindle
Belgian gasoline tops €2 per liter for first time since 2022 as Strait of Hormuz blockade depletes global oil reserves, experts warn.
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