Energia

French minister announces €70M aid to transport, fishing, and farming sectors amid fuel crisis; collage of affected workers.

Il governo stanzia 70 milioni di euro per i settori colpiti dall'aumento del prezzo del carburante

27 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA Immagine generata dall'IA

Venerdì sera, il governo francese ha annunciato un piano di sostegno da 70 milioni di euro per autotrasportatori, pescatori e agricoltori colpiti dai rincari energetici dovuti al conflitto in Medio Oriente. Valido per il mese di aprile e rinnovabile mensilmente, il piano prevede aiuti settoriali mirati senza aggravare il deficit pubblico. Le reazioni dei settori sono contrastanti.

Senators demand accountability from oil companies

The Senate's probe into the government's response to the Middle East crisis is targeting oil companies for potential profiteering as fuel prices rise sharply. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian voiced concerns over firms selling old fuel stocks at elevated prices. Sen. Bam Aquino called for a price freeze on essential goods.

Economics minister Reiche rejects excess profits tax

27 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Federal Economics Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) has rejected demands for an excess profits tax to address high fuel prices. She called measures like fuel vouchers misleading and proposed raising the commuter allowance instead. The price surges stem from the Iran war.

Tecnologia

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Asia

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America

Cuba persegue alternative energetiche tra il blocco degli Stati Uniti

Ecopetrol shareholders approve $121 per share dividends in tense assembly

Ecopetrol's 2026 General Shareholders' Assembly at Corferias approved a $121 per share dividend distribution for minorities, as proposed by the Ministry of Hacienda. The event was marked by tensions over president Ricardo Roa's tenure amid ongoing judicial processes. The company reported $9 trillion in 2025 profits, the lowest since the pandemic.

Il governo del Messico implementa un nuovo complemento CFDI contro il furto di carburante

27 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

A partire dal 24 aprile 2026, entrerà in vigore il “Complemento Concepto para la facturación de Hidrocarburos y Petrolíferos” come parte del CFDI per le stazioni di servizio che vendono benzina regolare, premium o diesel. Creato dal SAT in coordinamento con SENER, CNE e ATDT, richiede permessi CNE validi per l'emissione di fatture. La misura mira a combattere il furto di carburante, il contrabbando e la corruzione.

President Kast messages youth amid fuel price hike protests

President José Antonio Kast signed the decree promulgating the “Emergencia Energética, Chile Sale Adelante” law and used the ceremony to address youth mobilized over historic fuel price hikes. He urged not harming the country further and suggested protesting without using public transport.

Earth Hour reminds people to conserve resources amid energy crisis

26 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

As Earth Hour approaches this Saturday, its organizer emphasized that the one-hour event for the planet serves as a reminder to conserve resources at all times. Angela Consuelo Ibay of WWF-Philippines said the symbolic switch-off aims to foster habits amid the energy crisis. The Department of Energy suspended spot market operations on Thursday to ease consumer burdens.

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