Oil & Middle East Supply: Oil prices eased in Asia as Saudi Arabia offered more crude loadings via Oman, partially offsetting worries after attacks on Saudi routes; Brent slipped to about $105.6 and WTI to about $102.1, but analysts warned the “margin for error” is still thin. Ukraine-Russia Energy Targets: Ukrainian drones reportedly hit a Rostov airfield and the Slavneft-YANOS refinery in Yaroslavl, adding to refinery disruption fears and highlighting how conflict keeps fuel markets jumpy. Sanctions & Energy Security: India said it remains committed to energy security after the US House passed a bill enabling steep tariffs/sanctions tied to Russian oil and gas, stressing diversified sourcing. Nuclear Moves: Indiana plans to install its first advanced nuclear micro modular reactor at Naval Weapons Station Crane by 2028, while Oman reaffirmed cooperation with the IAEA for peaceful nuclear tech. Renewables & Storage: Bhutan is expanding solar to diversify beyond hydropower imports; Timor-Leste backed its first utility-scale solar-plus-battery BESS project; and Wärtsilä and TGES will study gas/dual-fuel power options for Japan data centres as grid timelines tighten. Grid & Bills: UK energy bills are set to rise again from October under the Ofgem price cap, while Greater Manchester’s “People’s Power” fund backs community clean power projects. Clean Tech Standards: China released draft national guidelines for power battery recycling standards, aiming to build a full lifecycle framework by 2030.