Oil market jitters: Crude prices stayed near multi-week highs as US-Iran talks looked shaky and Hormuz reopening hopes faded, with Trump pressing for compensation and Aramco delaying a refinery restart after Houthis attacks—keeping supply-risk fears front and center. Oman spill response: Oman said a grounded Russia-linked tanker leak covered about 400 sq km near the Hallaniyat Islands, with officials stressing no impact to desalination facilities. Malaysia energy policy: Malaysia renewed its 10-year energy efficiency plan to 2035, targeting about US$21.5B in savings and cutting demand by 11.6%, as AI-driven power growth looms. Malaysia renewables push: A 2026 FiT e-bidding round approved 42 projects (biogas, biomass, small hydro) totaling 331.4 MW, expected to spur RM4.3B investment and local jobs. South Africa delivery test: South Africa’s China energy mission drew interest from equipment makers across transmission, renewables, hydrogen and nuclear, but the key challenge is turning talks into projects. South Africa gas law debate: Industry warns a new Gas Bill won’t fix gas market problems by itself; supply, infrastructure, financing and demand coordination matter more. US gas infrastructure: Brazos Midstream plans a Cassidy II cryogenic processing plant adding 300 MMcf/d, aiming to lift Midland Basin capacity to ~1.1 Bcf/d. Regional fuel relief: The Philippines said fuel retailers will cut gasoline, diesel and kerosene prices as monsoon disruptions continue. Local grid reliability: Avista reported steady progress restoring natural gas service to wildfire-impacted Spokane customers.