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Last update: 10 hours agoHormuz Pressure Builds: NATO is reportedly weighing a naval mission to help commercial ships pass the Strait of Hormuz if the US-Iran standoff drags on, as the route is vital for oil and LNG flows. EU Sanctions Clock: EU ambassadors will debate a targeted “mini-package” to tighten Russia sanctions, including more shadow-fleet vessel restrictions, while leaders also consider extending the sanctions renewal cycle from six months to one year. Energy Bills Bite: In the UK, Ofgem’s price cap is forecast to push typical gas-and-power bills up about £209 to nearly £1,900 from July, blamed on Iran-war-driven wholesale price spikes. Fertiliser Fallout: The EU is looking at longer-term ways to blunt a fertilizer crunch tied to Hormuz disruptions, with Politico reporting a controversial “cow manure” strategy. Clean Tech Moves: Fortum opened a 1MW alkaline clean-hydrogen test center in Finland, aiming for full operations in summer 2026.
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