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Crude oil remains the energy commodity that powers the world despite the increasing initiatives to combat climate change. Crude oil prices have been trending lower, but the geopolitical landscape and questions about the future of U.S. energy policy could mean the energy commodity is close to a bottom.

Explore the highlights of the recent presidential debate on climate change, fracking, and energy policy.

The Paris-based body that advises industrial nations on energy policy said oil demand increased by just 710,000 barrels per day in the second quarter, the slowest rate in over a year.

The Coalition’s pledge to build seven nuclear reactors, if elected, would represent a huge shift in energy policy for Australia. It also poses serious questions about whether this nation can meet its international climate obligations.

A LEADING economics expert has said that Labour and the Conservatives “do not drastically differ” on energy policy ...

With a federal election due by May 2025, few doubt it will be fought over the high cost of living, with emphasis on energy policy and the punishing effects of electricity prices. But the underlying condition of the economy will determine the salience of these arguments with voters.

Of all the debates unleashed by the Coalition’s nuclear energy announcement this week, energy prices is among the hottest. As Australians struggle with the skyrocketing cost of living, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s plan gives little assurance he can bring power bills down – neither soon nor into the future.

Crude oil prices had been making lower highs and lower lows since mid-April 2024 before turning higher. Crude oil is a volatile energy commodity that has become more political as U.S. energy policy addressing climate change gave more pricing power to the international oil cartel under the current administration. With…

Simon Birmingham contradicts Nationals’ leader, saying renewables are ‘an important part of the mix’ while Queensland LNP leader rules out nuclear

John Browne appears to back Labour energy policy as he underlines need for green transition

The UK's Labour opposition launched its flagship clean energy policy Friday, bidding to ease the country's cost-of-living crisis and contrast the party with the ruling Conservatives in the looming general election.