Oil Supply Shock: Oil prices pushed higher as attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure kept the East-West pipeline offline and traders stayed focused on Strait of Hormuz risks, with diesel and gasoline pressures feeding inflation worries. Geopolitics & Energy Truce: Trump said Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop targeting each other’s energy infrastructure, while Zelenskyy backed a de-escalation step but set conditions, as strikes on refineries and drone facilities continued. US Policy Shift: The EPA moved to repeal Biden-era greenhouse gas limits for coal and gas power plants, with legal challenges expected and industry cost relief cited. Grid & Storage Push (India): Rajasthan could cut power procurement costs by using renewables plus storage instead of new coal, while SECI awarded contracts for a 700 MW solar project in Gujarat and ACME commissioned a 53.63 MW/300 MWh BESS phase. Renewables on the Ground: Uganda switched on a 24 MW solar project; Serbia inaugurated a 154 MW wind farm hub; and the UK advanced Morecambe offshore wind transmission consent. Nuclear & Diplomacy: Austria denied entry to Iran’s nuclear chief for the IAEA conference, escalating a dispute, while Armenia discussed extending Metsamor’s life and selecting a new reactor model. Local Power Politics (US): Islip held a hearing that could ban a proposed battery storage project in Hauppauge amid fire-safety and siting concerns. Energy + AI Backdrop: Markets stayed jittery as higher oil and Treasury yields met fresh calls for AI developers to slow down, raising questions about the next wave of power demand.