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The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, suspended by the Trump administration earlier this year, has been partially restored through legal action and policy revisions, allowing states to continue building federally funded public charging stations.

The EU’s sustainable aviation fuel mandate exceeded its 2% target in 2025 with 2.8% supply, but Europe remains heavily dependent on imported waste feedstocks and lacks investment in synthetic aviation fuels.

The U.S. Department of Energy announced establishment of a Geothermal Center of Excellence at the National Laboratory of the Rockies in Colorado to advance geothermal energy development through research and collaboration.

The nation’s first grid-connected, internationally accredited open-ocean wave energy test facility opened on the Oregon coast, providing developers with a pre-permitted proving ground for commercial-scale wave energy converters.

The UK economy is projected to expand 1.3% in 2026, but rising energy costs and higher borrowing expenses pose headwinds for growth in the second half of the year.

Diesel prices have hit record levels following the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, with some fuel stations reporting shortages and price variations between regions creating potential availability concerns.

Solar manufacturers are expanding U.S. operations with major investments despite federal obstacles, as red state voters prioritize energy affordability ahead of midterm elections.

A federal judge ruled the EPA illegally cancelled the $7 billion Solar For All program, which aimed to provide affordable solar energy to lower-income households and communities across the country.

OPEC+ faces declining market influence as Riyadh and Moscow’s public silence amid multiple supply crises signals potential strategic disagreement and weakened ability to control oil prices through production management alone.