Energy & Commodities

Gold and silver prices swing sharply after early-2026 surge

Gold rose above US$5,500/oz and silver above US$120/oz before both fell sharply on Friday to about US$5,068 and US$98.50, respectively.

Gold hits a new record as safe-haven demand accelerates

Spot gold briefly reached $5,110.50 per ounce, the first time it has crossed $5,100.

France detains Indian captain of suspected shadow fleet tanker

French authorities detained the Indian captain of the oil tanker Grinch after the French navy seized the vessel in the Mediterranean on suspicion it was operating under a false flag and linked to a “shadow fleet” used to export Russian oil despite sanctions.

US seizes another Venezuelan-linked oil tanker as Venezuela’s interim government promises oil-law reforms

US forces seized the oil tanker Veronica in the Caribbean as Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez told parliament that legislation governing the oil sector would be reformed.

US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker Veronica in Caribbean

US forces boarded and seized the crude oil tanker Veronica in the Caribbean in a predawn operation as part of efforts to control exports of Venezuelan oil.

US seizes two tankers linked to Venezuelan oil exports

The United States said it seized two tankers linked to Venezuelan oil exports in back-to-back operations in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean.

U.S. to control sales of Venezuelan oil indefinitely

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Washington will control sales of Venezuelan oil indefinitely, including marketing stored oil and future production.

India makes star ratings mandatory for key home appliances

The new rule requires energy efficiency star labels on multiple appliances starting January 1 to promote energy conservation nationwide.

NHPC begins commercial operation of 2nd unit at Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project

NHPC began commercial operation of a 250 MW unit at the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, India's largest hydroelectric project.

Energy sector secures record ₹3.25 lakh crore investments at Telangana Summit

Telangana secured record energy sector investments of ₹3.25 lakh crore at the December 2025 Global Summit, promising over 1.5 lakh jobs and involving key local companies.

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