Gas Shortage

Water crisis piles more misery on violence-hit Haiti residents

Gunfire breakout and protests against fuel price hikes halts companies from delivering water in the capital, giving new headache to residents.

Europe’s fragile unity is fast passing its tipping point

As Europe is hit by a drought, the worst in 500 years, there’s surprising wisdom coming to the dry shores, reminding Europeans that their long-held grandeur might fast evaporate into a delusion.

Venezuela's opposition bloc not invited to Caracas, Washington talks

Largest opposition bloc says it has "not been summoned" to talks as US seeks to rebuild ties with South American oil giant amid surge in oil prices due to conflict in Ukraine.

Moldova announces state of emergency over gas shortages

The ex-Soviet country's parliament has approved a government-requested state of emergency until November 20 as it tries to ease gas shortages amid soaring world energy prices.

Colonial Pipeline shutdown sparks fear of US petrol shortage

Officials warn any shortages seen at individual petrol stations are a result of people “panic buying” and not the Colonial Pipeline shutdown itself.

Texas blackouts raise questions about governance and priorities

Authorities failed to prepare for the weather despite warnings.

Ukrainian President: Gas shortage completely covered

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said that the country had "enough gas in storage facilities, its own gas and imports " after Russia's Gazprom said it would not restart gas supplies to Ukraine.