Moldovan opposition demands government pay people’s gas, electricity, heating bills - TASS

Participants in an opposition rally in central Chisinau on Sunday passed a resolution with an ultimatum to the government demanding it pays people’s gas, electricity and heating bills by Monday.

Moldovan Opposition Urges Government To Compensate Citizens For High Winter Energy Bills

The Moldovan government should compensate its citizens for the high energy and heating bills they had to pay during winter, Marina Tauber, the vice-president of the Moldovan opposition Sor party, told Sputnik.

Ukraine and UN chief call for Black Sea grain deal extension

Ukraine's president and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Wednesday for the extension of a deal with Moscow that has allowed Kyiv to export grain via Black Sea ports during Russia's invasion.

After Croatia adopted the euro suddenly prices hiked by up to 50 percent and rising energy costs

 

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Putin banned the sale of oil to countries that supported the price ceiling

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on special measures in response to the introduction of a ceiling on oil prices.

UK: Millions Can’t Afford Heating as ‘Dangerous Cold’ Looms – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

The UK Health Security Agency issued a weather alert on Thursday warning vulnerable people to keep their homes warm as “dangerously cold” weather is arriving from the arctic.

Thousands protest in Morocco over price hikes, ‘repression’

Thousands of protesters marched in Morocco’s capital Rabat on Sunday decrying the “high cost of living and repression,” amid surging inflation and rising social discontent.

Rioters Break Into Administration Of Syrias Southwestern As Suwayda Province - Reports

Several people broke into the administration building of Syria's southwestern province of As Suwayda on Sunday after dozens of people took to the streets to protest difficult living conditions and the fuel crisis, Syrian broadcaster Sham FM reported.

Oil price may exceed $100 amid price cap, expert says - TASS

The global oil price may exceed $100 amid the introduction of the EU’s $60 price cap for Russian oil and possible reduction of Russia’s exports, says Kirill Melnikov, head of the Energy Development Center.

Over 800,000 people in Greece apply for heating allowance

More than 800,000 people in Greece have applied for a heating allowance announced by the government, local media reported on Thursday.

Tens of thousands of Albanians protest over rising costs

Police and protesters in Albania have scuffled in front of Prime Minister Edi Rama‘s office in Tirana after tens of thousands of people gathered there to protest against corruption and the country’s cost of living crisis.

Strike over price hikes paralyzes Greece - China.org.cn

Thousands of protesters staged a 24-hour general strike in Athens and other major Greek cities on Wednesday, calling on the government to cope with inflation.

UK Food Inflation Hits Record High with ‘No Peak in Sight’

Grocery price inflation hit another record high of 14.7 percent, adding a potential £682 to the annual cost of a shopping basket.

EU ‘sucking gas away’ from poorer countries – analyst

The EU energy crisis is inevitably leading to energy poverty in developing countries, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday citing an energy analyst at Credit Suisse.

Wheat price climbs nearly 6 pct after Russia withdraws from Black Sea pact

Chicago wheat futures jumped almost 6 percent on Monday and corn rose more than 2 percent as Russia’s withdrawal from a Black Sea export agreement raised concerns over global supplies.

'Hard, Cold' Winter Ahead, Major Swedish Bank Warns - Tasnim News Agency

Swedbank, one of Sweden's largest banks, published a grim forecast of the country's economy.

EU agrees 'roadmap' to contain energy prices, no agreement on a plan to protect their citizens from surging energy prices

EU leaders on Friday reached agreement on a "roadmap" aimed at putting in place measures within weeks to shield European consumers from soaring energy prices.

Gas Prices in US Rise for A Second Week After Refineries Shut Down | Farsnews Agency

 Gasoline prices in the United States are creeping higher, reversing a monthslong streak of declines and chipping away at a potent talking point for the Joe Biden administration, which had been emphasizing its success at easing pressure on drivers since the summer.

US Reviewing Number Of Response Options Against Saudi Arabia Over OPEC+ Cuts - Blinken

Washington is considering "a number of response options," including against Saudi Arabia," after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) decided to cut oil production by two million barrels per day, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday.

Germany Raps US over ‘Astronomical’ Gas Prices Amid Energy Crisis

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck criticized the United States for charging too much for its gas exports to the country, which is trying to wean itself off Russian gas supplies.