Middle East Oil Shock: Oil prices jumped after fresh US-Iran exchange attacks, with Brent back near $94 as markets weigh supply-route risk and ceasefire uncertainty. Ukraine Energy Strikes: Ukraine hit Russian fuel infrastructure in Crimea and beyond, damaging a tanker and terminals on the Sea of Azov, underscoring how energy logistics stay a key target. Sanctions Enforcement at Sea: France (with UK support) detained the Russian-linked tanker Tagor in the Atlantic over suspected “shadow fleet” sanctions-busting, flagging legal and environmental concerns. Power & Renewables Buildout (India): Sunsure commissioned a 105 MWp solar plant in Uttar Pradesh using the state’s Green Energy Corridor-II for evacuation, while NTPC Green Energy floated an EPC tender for 1,100 MW/3,300 MWh battery storage at Khavda. AI Meets Electricity (Australia): Google, European Energy Australia and AirTrunk plan a 25 MW Mulwala solar farm to help data centres meet growing power demand with new renewables. Gas Supply Watch (Uzbekistan): Uzbekistan’s gas extraction fell to a nine-year low in Jan–Apr 2026, while battery storage capacity is rising to support peak evening demand. Nuclear Policy Signals (Italy): A new survey finds majority support for next-gen nuclear as Italians grapple with higher bills.