Energy

 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online- Your trusted source for labor market trends and economic analysis. A significant shift in the UK’s economic landscape takes effect today, 1 April 2026, as the National Living Wage officially rises to £12.71 per hour. This 7.5% increase, up from the previous rate of £11.82, marks one of the most substantial adjustments to statutory pay in recent years, directly boosting the earnings...

Published: March 31, 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online—Providing trusted news and professional analysis for the UK and International Affairs. In a major recalibration of its climate timeline, the Italian government has moved to postpone the country’s coal-fired power phase-out by 13 years, pushing the final deadline from 2025 to 2038. The legislative amendment, which is expected to be converted into law by April 21, reclassifies Italy’s...

Published: 25 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Philippines energy emergency has been declared as global tensions continue disrupting fuel supplies worldwide. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced urgent measures after warning that the ongoing Middle East conflict threatens national stability. Officials say the Philippines energy emergency reflects growing fears over dwindling reserves and volatile international energy markets. The declaration came swiftly after government advisers confirmed...

Published: March 17, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online The escalating conflict involving Iran has intensified concerns over India’s energy security, particularly its reliance on imported natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG). With supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz disrupted, analysts are assessing whether piped gas supplies — including domestic city gas networks — could face sustained pressure. India imports a significant portion of its...

Published: March 17, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online The government of Sri Lanka has announced that Wednesdays will be designated as a non-working day for parts of the public sector as authorities intensify measures to conserve fuel amid ongoing energy supply constraints. The decision forms part of a broader national strategy aimed at reducing fuel consumption, easing pressure on foreign exchange reserves, and stabilising energy distribution...

Published: 13 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online UK households that rely on heating oil are warning that suppliers are effectively “holding them to ransom” by cancelling orders, dramatically increasing prices, and exploiting market volatility linked to the war in the Middle East. An estimated 1.5‑1.7 million homes — particularly in rural areas and parts of Northern Ireland where mains gas is unavailable — depend on domestic...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Global oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday even after governments agreed to release a record volume of crude from strategic reserves in a bid to calm markets shaken by geopolitical upheaval. The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced that 32 member countries would collectively release approximately 400 million barrels of emergency oil — the largest coordinated deployment in its...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online India is facing a growing domestic energy challenge as the war involving Iran seriously disrupts global fuel supply chains, squeezing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) deliveries and raising the spectre of shortages in everyday kitchens and commercial kitchens alike. The conflict that has engulfed areas of the Middle East has led to disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz —...

Published: March 12, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has indicated that the planned increase in fuel duty later this year will be kept under review in light of the ongoing Middle East conflict involving Iran, as volatile global oil markets continue to push up prices and fuel costs at the pump. At Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons, Starmer was...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The Labour Party has announced plans to stage a major nuclear power investment summit just days after the Holyrood election, signalling a renewed focus on energy strategy and long-term infrastructure projects. Party officials said the summit will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and financial experts to discuss opportunities for expanding nuclear energy in the UK, addressing both climate...