Uzbekistan's electricity demand jumps 10.8% amid peak summer load

US Heat Wave Pushes Power Demand To Record, Strains Grid Ahead Of July 4

While electricity usage is set to ease slightly Friday amid holiday travel, cooling demand may spike again as the hot and humid conditions persist. The risk of failures at power plants or other...

Uzbekistan boosts electricity generation by 7.1% in first half of 2026

Uzbekistan boosts electricity generation by 7.1% in first half of 2026

Europe Heat Wave Strains Power Supply, Sends Prices Soaring

Europe’s electricity system is under mounting pressure from an intense heat wave, with extreme swings in power prices as soaring temperatures drive up demand and curb output.

Philippines becomes world’s top solar spender amid Middle East energy crisis

People in the Philippines are flocking to install solar power on rooftops and escape the burden of soaring electricity prices, making it the world’s biggest spender on solar panels since the war in Iran started. Top power distributor Meralco has raised prices by 10 per cent since the Middle East conflict began in late February. Now, a median household spends around 12 per cent of monthly ‌income on electricity, assuming it consumes 200 kilowatt-hours – around the monthly average for three...

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.

Iran inflation nears 89% as war strains economy

Iran inflation nears 89 as war strains economy Iran's inflation rate accelerated sharply in June, reaching 88.6 percent year-on-year, according to the country's Statistics Centre, which linked the surge to the economic impact of the recent war. The official agency said food prices more than doubled during the Persian month of Khordad, which runs from 22 May to 21 June, compared with the same period last year. Bread and grain prices rose nearly 138.8 percent, while red meat and poultry prices increased 178.2 percent. Iran has faced persistent inflationary pressures for years amid international sanctions and economic instability. People and traffic move through central Tehran, 22 June 2026, after the United States temporarily suspended sanctions on Iranian oil following talks in Switzerland (Atta Kenare/AFP)

Harga roti naik 138 peratus di Iran

TEHERAN: Kadar inflasi di Iran meningkat mendadak pada Jun, didorong oleh perang di Asia Barat dengan mencecah 88.6 peratus tahun ke tahun, menurut angka rasmi yang dikeluarkan pada Sabtu. Menurut Pusat Statistik Iran, sepanjang bulan Khordad dalam kalendar Parsi (22 Mei hingga 21 Jun), harga makanan meningkat lebih dua kali ganda berbanding tempoh sama tahun ... Read more The post Harga roti naik 138 peratus di Iran appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Oil and gas prices jump as Iran tensions flare again

Oil and gas prices jump as Iran tensions flare again

Reform of the EU Electricity Market Design: A Step in the Right Direction?

Energy prices have increased significantly since 2021 due to demand transformations in the post-Covid-19 pandemic period and Russia’s war on Ukraine adversely affecting European households and businesses. Specifically, increased energy demand attributed to a dynamic global economy rebound after the pandemic led to increased electricity prices, thereby causing the first wave of an unfolding energy [] The post Reform of the EU Electricity Market Design: A Step in the Right Direction? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

India's June power consumption rises 11.6%

India's June power consumption rises 11.6%

US extreme heat broke power demand record on largest grid

Power demand on the largest U.S. grid surged to a record this week as a searing heat dome continues to hover over the east of the country on Friday, halting some Independence Day festivities in the nation’s capital. PJM Interconnection LLC, a ...

Households urged to submit meter readings as energy prices rise

Household energy prices have risen by 13 a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.

Britain’s electricity grid operator issues system warning due to heatwave

It marks a rare summer call out for more power from the National Energy System Operator as the country braces for record-breaking temperatures.

US consumer spending picks up in May despite inflation hitting 3-year high

Real personal consumption expenditures rise 0.3 month-on-month, above market expectations

Davao Light June residential rate is at P12.30 per kilowatt-hour

DAVAO Light’s overall residential electricity rate for June increased by P1.95 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), the power distribution utility announced on Friday. This brings the new rate for June to P12.30

(3rd LD) S. Korea's monthly exports hit US$100 bln for 1st time in June

SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's monthly exports hit a fresh high by surp...

Plea for households to read energy meter as prices rise

Household energy prices have risen by 13 a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.

Power consumers may face Rs0.82 per unit hike under May fuel cost adjustment

Power consumers may face Rs0.82 per unit hike under May fuel cost adjustment

Pakistan's Inflation Surge Raises Fears of Prolonged Economic Crisis

Pakistan's economy is coming under mounting pressure as inflation continues to accelerate, with economists warning that the country risks slipping further into a cycle of weak growth, rising prices and increasing financial strain. Pakistan's annual inflation rate reached 11.7 in May 2026, after rising to 10.9 in April from 7.3 in March, placing it well ...

Summer Preview: New Analysis Shows Ohioans Should Expect Major Price Spikes On Summer Electricity Bills

Every summer, energy demand surges nationwide as Americans cope with rising temperatures. More and more Americans experience extreme summer heat and need to power on air conditioners to cool down. For many families, it’s an annual tradition: higher temperatures mean higher energy bills—this summer, price hikes will hit even harder.

No power tariff hike in UP for 7th consecutive year, says Yogi Adityanath govt

No power tariff hike in UP for 7th consecutive year, says Yogi Adityanath govt

Uzbekistan: A destination for every season

Uzbekistan: A destination for every season

Exchange rate pressures force utility tariff adjustment despite falling inflation – PURC

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has attributed the latest increase in electricity and water tariffs largely to exchange rate pressures, despite a decline in inflation and stable electricity generation levels.

China’s hydrogen push outstrips Japan’s in new fuel race

The oil price surge from the US-Iran crisis gives fresh impetus to efforts to boost domestic energy supply.

PM Council study blames slow battery adoption for solar-induced stress

The ultra-low prices of electricity during midday (average 1.11 a kWhr in May) and high igh prices during the nights (9.71) shows the “stress”