US oil earnings & politics: Exxon and Chevron are set for their strongest quarterly profits in years, just as Trump presses Big Oil to cut pump prices—raising the odds of a fresh clash over gasoline affordability. Middle East shipping & prices: With US-Iran peace talks paused, Iran warns tankers to use approved Strait of Hormuz routes; meanwhile Saudi sends its biggest Hormuz shipment since the February conflict, and crude slides toward pre-war levels. Nigeria energy relief: Depot cuts are lowering cooking gas (LPG) prices after crude eased, offering near-term relief for households. Renewables in industry: Welspun New Energy signs a captive wind-solar PPA with Tata Motors to help it reach 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Hydrogen tech milestone: Höegh Evi and Nord Gas Solutions complete ammonia-to-hydrogen cracking performance testing in Norway, supporting scalable hydrogen plans. Grid & consumer pressure: Ireland’s Pinergy hikes overnight electricity rates by 82%, hitting EV charging schedules; UK grid strain fears also surface ahead of winter. Policy & infrastructure: Canada moves to build a major pipeline to Asia as it seeks “energy superpower” status, while Alberta advances a west-coast oil pipeline route. Regulation watch: India’s FSSAI issues notices over “energy drink” labeling claims, tightening rules on functional/therapeutic marketing.