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Dream Latte Cafe in Bataan province turns to solar panels as electricity prices surge and outages disrupt business operations.
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South China Morning Post World
Dream Latte Cafe in Bataan province turns to solar panels as electricity prices surge and outages disrupt business operations.
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world
The Monetary Authority of Singapore raises the appreciation rate of the Singapore dollar amid elevated oil prices and inflation risks linked to ongoing Middle East tensions.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 27, 2026, 5:19 AM
general
President Donald Trump announces the expansion of the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, enlisting 23 governors and 200 stakeholders to prevent utility cost increases for families as data centers proliferate nationwide.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 5:47 PM
world
The European Central Bank maintains current rates while monitoring the inflation impact of rising energy prices due to the ongoing Iran war.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 23, 2026, 2:21 PM
world
Rising electricity demand from data centers serving the AI industry is causing significant increases in power costs for manufacturers in the U.S. heartland.
CNA Latest News | Jul 7, 2026, 10:27 AM
world
Higher oil prices linked to Middle East tensions have led Japan's government to reduce its economic growth outlook for the current fiscal year, while projecting a budget surplus return in 2027.
CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 3:01 AM
world
Yemen’s construction sector faces a standstill as soaring fuel costs, linked to the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran, drive up material expenses and leave workers struggling to survive.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 5:54 PM
politics
A year and a half into President Trump’s second term, both gasoline and electricity prices have increased, contrary to his pledge to reduce energy costs by 50 percent.
The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 11:08 AM
politics
Rising labor costs, tariffs, and bureaucratic regulations are contributing to higher prices for key BLT sandwich components, impacting consumers and producers alike.
Reason | Jul 27, 2026, 8:37 AM
world
The White House includes state governors and electricity companies in an effort to shield consumers from rising utility bills linked to AI data centers.
Al Jazeera | Jul 24, 2026, 12:26 AM
us
Donald Trump announced the expansion of the voluntary Ratepayer Protection Pledge, aiming to prevent US consumers from bearing the energy costs of AI datacenter growth, amid criticism over its effectiveness.
Guardian US | Jul 23, 2026, 9:31 PM
general
Senate Republicans, led by Sen. Bill Cassidy, rejected a Democratic resolution aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran despite rising U.S. casualties and economic concerns.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 5:00 PM
general
The group Humans First, initially bipartisan, has mobilized protests against new data centers, enlisting left-leaning activists despite its conservative branding.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 2:16 PM
general
Diesel prices surged from $3.56 to $5.13 per gallon following the Iran conflict, increasing transportation costs that ripple through the U.S. economy and impact everyday essentials.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 8:31 PM
world
President Donald Trump will unveil an expanded pledge to protect U.S. households from rising electricity costs linked to data center growth driven by artificial intelligence demand.
CNA Latest News | Jul 22, 2026, 5:38 PM
global-institutions
The UN Security Council examines the role of essential minerals in powering renewable energy and their impact on peace and development worldwide.
UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 9:23 PM
politics
As military conflict with Iran intensifies and oil prices surge, GOP lawmakers call on President Trump to act swiftly to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The Hill | Jul 21, 2026, 11:16 AM
politics
Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, vows increased state intervention to address sluggish growth and rising public costs, while scrapping controversial digital ID plans.
Reason | Jul 20, 2026, 6:50 PMpolitics
With national gas prices up nearly 30% since the Iran war began, several states have suspended or reduced gas taxes, and President Donald Trump has expressed intent to suspend the federal gas tax to ease costs for Americans.
NBC Politics | Jul 19, 2026, 12:05 PMgeneral
At the Great American State Fair, chef Geoffrey Zakarian emphasized that technology and meal planning make healthy eating accessible to American families.
Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 10:16 AMworld
Rising diesel costs driven by Gulf tensions are straining the Philippines’ public transport sector, complicating the transition from traditional diesel jeepneys to electric models.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 16, 2026, 2:14 AMpolitics
PJM's recent power auction results indicate that data centers will contribute billions in additional electricity costs for the 13 states it serves from June 2028 to May 2029.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 9:08 PMworld
Weak domestic demand and rising oil prices linked to the Iran war overshadow strong export gains in China’s second quarter.
BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 5:33 AMworld
Tensions escalate as President Trump briefly demands tolls on Strait of Hormuz shipping before retreating, amid ongoing conflict and military strikes.
BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 7:56 PMShowing 1-24 of 227 articles.