Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1950, Pervez Hoodbhoy, Pakistani physicist and academic was born. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1953, Piyasvasti Amranand, Thai businessman and politician, Thai Minister of Energy was born. In 1953, Suresh Prabhu, Indian accountant and politician, Indian Minister of Railways was born. In 1955, Balaji Sadasivan, Singaporean neurosurgeon and politician, Singaporean Minister of Health (died 2010) was born. In 1959, Charlie Parker, English cricketer, coach, and umpire (born 1882) passed away. In 1973, Varig Flight 820 crashes near Paris on approach to Orly Airport, killing 123 of the 134 on board. In response, the FAA bans smoking in airplane lavatories. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Power consumers may face Rs0.82 per unit hike under May fuel cost adjustment

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BusinessWorld Online
· Jul 10, 2026
Meralco July power rate rises P0.3428/kWh on higher generation charge
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) raised electricity rates for July by P0.3428 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), with higher generation costs accounting for more than half of the increase following the scheduled shutdown of the Malampaya gas field, higher fuel costs, and firmer Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) prices. In a statement on Friday, Meralco said the []
Egypt Oil & Gas
· Jul 9, 2026
Egypt Household Energy Inflation Stabilizes in June
The rate of change in prices of the household electricity, natural gas, and other fuels index registered a marginal 0.1 month-on-month increase in June 2026 compared to 2.0 in May, according to the monthly bulletin of the consumer price index (CPI) for June 2026 by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). This [] The post Egypt Household Energy Inflation Stabilizes in June first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.
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· Jun 24, 2026
Lower fuel prices on the cards for July: Here's what to expect
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MyJoyOnline
· Jun 26, 2026
Reversing quarter 3 utility tariff hikes might be difficult – PURC
ThePublic Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has stated that reversing the proposed utility tariff hike for the third quarter of this year might be very difficult. According to the utility regulator, these adjustments are needed to keep the lights on, deal with the rising cost of financing fuel for power generation and ensure the financial viability []
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· Jun 30, 2026
Singapore’s power, gas tariffs rise on higher fuel costs
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