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Energy & Climate April 28, 2026 419 stories in this edition

What’s behind the ‘subsidy’ charges in your electricity bill?

Rappler / Philippines / 1m ago / Tatiana Maligro
What’s behind the ‘subsidy’ charges in your electricity bill?

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The Energy Regulatory Commission clarifies that these charges are mandated by law and are collected by all power distributors, not just Meralco

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UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in major blow to global oil producers’ group

UAE Energy Minister Suhail Mohamed al-Mazrouei says the decision was taken after a careful look at the regional power's energy strategies

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UAE leaves Opec and Opec+ in huge blow to global oil producers' group

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Tuesday it quit Opec and Opec+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the war on Iran has caused a historic energy...

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Oil prices trim gains after UAE exits OPEC, OPEC+

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Leading by example or showmanship? Singapore politicians’ train rides split opinion

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Leading by example or showmanship? Singapore politicians’ train rides split opinion

Social media posts of Singapore politicians taking public transport amid the global energy crisis have divided public opinion online, with some users hailing the move as leading by example while others call it showmanshi...

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China testing truck-mounted nuclear reactor that could power AI data centre

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China is testing a prototype nuclear reactor that can be carried on a truck, according to a leading scientist. He described the reactor, which has been in development for several years, as the “world’s first 10-megawatt...

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U.S. says examining latest Iran proposal on Hormuz

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U.S. says examining latest Iran proposal on Hormuz

Iran has blockaded the waterway — a vital conduit for oil and gas shipments — since the start of the U.S.-Israeli offensive two months ago, sending shockwaves through the global economy

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