G7 Emergency Oil & Diesel Release: The G7 agreed to release 100 million barrels of crude and diesel via the IEA over four months, with a front-loaded “substantial” diesel release in the first 20 days, as Iran and Ukraine-related disruptions keep fuel prices elevated. Oil Price Pressure & Market Response: Crude and diesel prices eased after the announcement, but analysts warn relief may be temporary while supply risks persist. India Fuel Price Pass-Through: Nayara Energy raised petrol by ₹5/litre and diesel by ₹3/litre, citing higher global crude and refined-product costs. India Energy Security Push: India widened crude sourcing to 43 countries (from 27) to reduce geopolitical concentration risk. Renewables & Grid Build-Out: Romania’s VIFOR Wind Farm hit 192 MW in phase one, while Nepal’s energy ministry moved to clear transmission-line hurdles. Nuclear Supply Chain: A uranium consignment reached Bangladesh’s Rooppur plant for the second unit under tight security. AI Meets Power Demand: New reports say cheaper AI could drive faster, higher-volume usage—raising electricity demand and stressing grids, especially data centers. Winter Energy Warnings: UK suppliers warned of a worst winter energy crisis since 2022 as bills could climb again into 2027. Local Power/Water Disruption: Lanzarote’s blackout shut desalination plants, interrupting drinking-water production.