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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government contracts an additional 500 MW of thermal energy in the second phase of the year's largest auction

The Brazilian government has contracted approximately 500 MW of thermal energy from fossil fuel and biodiesel plants to bolster energy supply, particularly during peak demand periods.

Mar 20 • 17:23 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Swedish Power Grid: Electricity Prices in Northern Sweden May Double

Electricity prices in Northern Sweden are projected to nearly double by 2030 due to industrial investments and changing supply-demand dynamics in the region.

Mar 20 • 11:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The IEA recommends more telecommuting and fewer airplane trips to reduce oil demand

The IEA suggests increasing teleworking and reducing air travel to lower oil demand amid supply disruptions due to the Middle East conflict.

Mar 20 • 08:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Work from home and slow down on the road: world’s energy watchdog advises emergency measures as oil prices rise

The International Energy Agency has advised emergency measures to curb oil demand amid rising prices and supply shortages due to the Middle East conflict.

Mar 20 • 06:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Real estate analysts project that housing prices will rise in these US cities in 2026

Analysts predict that housing prices in certain US cities will rise by 2026 due to imbalances in supply and demand within the real estate market.

Mar 19 • 10:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

No home will be available in Noida with a budget of less than 1 crore: Expert's harsh truth

Real estate experts indicate that escalating property prices and rents in Noida are driven by genuine demand and supply dynamics, not a mere coincidence or artificial spike.

Mar 19 • 06:09 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Greater funding for SMEs is a demand issue, not a supply issue

Access to banking credit for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Mexico hinges on their formalization, according to Tomás Ehrenberg, director of Grupo Financiero Ve por Más.

Mar 18 • 14:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Unpleasant news from fuel pumps – diesel already over €2.30/liter and grim estimates for the future

The price of diesel fuel has surged on the world market, surpassing €2.30 per liter in Finland due to increased demand and limited supply.

Mar 18 • 12:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government organizes the biggest energy auction of the year in Brazil this Wednesday (18)

The Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy is organizing the first stage of the country's most important electricity auction of the year, aimed at ensuring energy supply during peak demand times.

Mar 17 • 18:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"There are many people wanting to get in": prices in the golden triangle of the farmland market have risen by 10%

Prices for farmland in the core agricultural region of Argentina have increased by 10% due to high demand and limited supply, now reaching US$20,000 per hectare.

Mar 17 • 10:55 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Salma Abu Dief and Mohamed Hattem lead 'Demand and Supply'.. A psychological performance that transcends numbers

The series 'Demand and Supply' follows the poignant story of a daughter, Hiba, who struggles to save her ailing mother's life, raising profound ethical questions in the process.

Mar 17 • 07:10 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The most popular rental apartments in Latvia are one- and two-room apartments; the price is 300-500 euros excluding utilities

Rental costs for one- and two-room apartments in Latvia are on the rise due to increased demand and limited supply.

Mar 16 • 02:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Togo moves to increase electricity imports from Nigeria

Togo is seeking to increase its electricity imports from Nigeria to address rising demand and improve the reliability of supply for new customers.

Mar 16 • 02:19 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Real Estate: Why is Everyone Looking for Old Houses? Key Areas, Where Opportunities Hide

Greek real estate market is entering a new phase characterized by strong demand but limited supply of properties, impacting both domestic and international buyers.

Mar 15 • 11:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Police deployed to guard gas cylinders, see

Police in India are being deployed to oversee the queues for gas cylinders amid ongoing consumer demand and government assurance regarding supply stability.

Mar 14 • 02:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'There is no shortage,' assures president of the gas station union in RS about gasoline and diesel supply

The president of the gas station union in Rio Grande do Sul states that there is no fuel shortage in the state, despite some localized supply issues due to high demand.

Mar 13 • 13:43 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Afternoon Update: Australia to release nearly 20% of fuel stockpile; Bluesfest cancelled; and Hollywood’s unsettling new look

The Australian government is releasing 20% of its fuel stockpile amidst rising demand and global supply disruptions.

Mar 13 • 05:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The 'living cow' is facing an unprecedented situation: 6 external and internal factors

The Argentine beef industry faces a unique global situation where demand far outstrips supply due to several interrelated factors.

Mar 13 • 01:23 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Istat Data, Marco Valsecchi, Synergy: 'Employment is Growing, the Challenge is Reducing the Mismatch Between Job Demand and Supply'

Istat's recent employment data shows encouraging growth in Italy's labor market, highlighting a need to address job mismatches.

Mar 12 • 17:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Used smartphones are worth their weight in gold. Spring accelerates sales

The market for used smartphones is expected to grow as the supply of new devices declines and demand increases, particularly around the upcoming gift-giving season.

Mar 11 • 03:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Gasoline prices in the USA: the map showing where it's most expensive and cheapest to fill up a car

Gasoline prices in the USA have risen significantly, with a national average impacted by geopolitical factors and seasonal changes in supply and demand.

Mar 9 • 19:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chipflation and Middle East Crisis Put Smartphone Market in Crisis... 'Concerns Over Supply Chain Constraints'

The global smartphone market is expected to experience its lowest shipment levels since 2013 due to rising memory chip prices sparked by AI demand and logistics uncertainties caused by the Middle East crisis.

Mar 9 • 06:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nigeria LNG cargo diverted to Asia amid price surge

A liquefied natural gas cargo from Nigeria was redirected to Asia as regional prices surged due to increased demand and supply disruptions.

Mar 9 • 02:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Iran rejects Trump’s demand for unconditional surrender as a ‘dream’

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has dismissed Donald Trump's demand for the country's unconditional surrender, calling it a 'dream' and issued an apology for recent Iranian strikes in the region.

Mar 7 • 11:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Housing prices register their highest increase since 2007 in 2025 after rising 12.7%

In 2025, housing prices in Spain saw a significant increase of 12.7%, the highest since 2007, driven by low supply and growing demand.

Mar 6 • 08:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

War in Iran Threatens Pistachio in Brazil

The ongoing military aggression against Iran could significantly impact the pistachio supply and prices in Brazil, which has seen a surge in demand for pistachio products.

Mar 5 • 19:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An unusual situation on store egg shelves

Finland is experiencing nationwide availability issues with eggs this winter due to annual changes in chicken stocks and an increased demand spurred by social media and economic factors.

Mar 5 • 13:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Aluminum prices rise with upheavals in supply and demand

Aluminum prices are increasing significantly due to geopolitical tensions, particularly following military actions by the US and Israel against Iran.

Mar 4 • 06:59 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Concern for fuels and food – Increased demand and new waves of price hikes due to war

In Greece, there is rising anxiety over fuel and food supply shortages, exacerbated by increased consumer demand and significant price hikes amid ongoing conflict.

Mar 3 • 15:07 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Supply and Demand Gap expected to be Positive for the First Time in Two Years in 2025; Currently Slightly Negative

The supply and demand gap in Japan for the year 2025 is projected to be positive for the first time in two years, although current estimates show a slight negative gap.

Mar 3 • 09:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Next is spring vegetables... Prices have risen by 29% in a month

The price of spring cabbage, a seasonal vegetable, has surged nearly 30% within a month due to rising demand driven by popularity on social media, particularly for spring vegetable bibimbap.

Mar 3 • 07:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greece’s manufacturing sector records strong recovery in February

Greece's manufacturing sector showed significant recovery in February, driven by increased output and domestic demand, although challenges in hiring and rising input costs persist.

Mar 3 • 05:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Demand and Supply of Apartments in Gangnam 3 Districts 'Equal'... Time is Now in Favor of Buyers

The apartment market in Seoul's Gangnam area has shifted to favor buyers as housing prices start to decline, due to increasing supply and buyer hesitance amid upcoming tax changes.

Mar 1 • 05:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

'No light, no bill' protest begins in Niger

Civil society organisations in Niger State are organizing a protest to demand better electricity supply and fair billing practices from the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company.

Feb 27 • 00:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Anthropic says it ‘cannot in good conscience’ allow Pentagon to remove AI checks

Anthropic has refused the Pentagon's demand to remove safety precautions from its AI, amidst threats of contract cancellation and designation as a supply chain risk.

Feb 26 • 23:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Spring Season with Decreased Power Demand and Increased Supply... Operation of Power Supply Measures Period

The South Korean government will implement power supply stabilization measures from March 28 to June 14 due to decreased power demand in spring.

Feb 26 • 03:16 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Israel: A crisis hits the gas market and puts energy security at risk

Israel faces a gas supply crisis due to infrastructure development delays and increased winter demand, leading to tensions between government ministries.

Feb 25 • 07:29 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The 100 Critical Hours and the Rise of Energy Storage

The article discusses the upcoming Market Balance of Power (MBP) in Mexico, aimed at addressing electricity supply and demand, and its implications for users facing increased costs.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor: Invest Heavily in State Energy Storage in Closed Mines

The article calls for Sweden to establish a long-term energy agreement utilizing abandoned mines for energy storage to stabilize supply and demand before the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The dollar loses $75 in banks this month: what are the reasons for the return of the 'super peso' and how long can the calm last

The dollar has fallen significantly this month due to an excess supply and subdued demand caused by high interest rates in Argentina.

Feb 23 • 18:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Kingpins fall, prices don't: How cartels defy the rules of economics

Despite the recent death of a prominent cartel leader, drug prices remain stable, challenging traditional economic theories about supply and demand.

Feb 23 • 16:31 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Empty Gas Storage: Regional Greens Demand Report from Aiwanger

The Greens in Bavaria are demanding a report from Minister Hubert Aiwanger regarding the record low levels of gas storage in the region, calling for transparency and a strategy for improving energy supply security.

Feb 23 • 11:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Is the next leap coming? Soybeans challenge the record supply and look to China

Chicago soybeans rise nearly to a four-month high on expectations of increased demand from China, while South American harvests temper the market.

Feb 23 • 10:33 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

REQUESTS HAVE INCREASED FIVEFOLD: The pellet deficit was caused by their inaccessibility and the resulting hype

Latvia faces a fivefold increase in the demand for wood pellets heating due to a severe winter and a subsequent shortage in supply.

Feb 22 • 18:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents protest and demand improvements in energy supply in Curralinho, Marajó

Residents of Curralinho in Marajó protested demanding improvements in their electricity supply.

Feb 21 • 19:17 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Battle between XAU and USD continues: This is the gold price forecast

The gold price remains around $5,000, influenced by geopolitical tensions, holidays, and supply-demand dynamics, while the dollar shows moderate gains against other currencies.

Feb 21 • 11:08 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Appeal to residents to use cold water sparingly

Residents are being urged to conserve cold water due to rising demand and limited supply.

Feb 20 • 15:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

WSJ: Nuclear Demand Takes Flight. Uranium Supply is Stumbling

Rising demand for nuclear energy and the expansion of data centers are putting pressure on global uranium supplies, raising fears of a fuel crisis for reactors.

Feb 19 • 08:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"Little supply and active demand": the value of livestock rose again and in February a category climbed up to 14%

The livestock market in Cañuelas, Argentina, has shown a strong upward trend, resulting in significant price increases for livestock, which are expected to impact consumer meat prices.

Feb 18 • 18:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

How to coordinate electricity production?

The article discusses the critical role of the National Electric System Operator (ONS) in Brazil, comparing it to a conductor leading an orchestra, emphasizing its importance in coordinating electricity supply and demand.

Feb 17 • 13:00 UTC

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