Energy

Finance Ministry aims to cut record high gas prices by 50 agorot, needs attorney-general's approval

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich intends to introduce the additional reduction, which, if approved and completed, is expected to bring the price of a liter of gasoline down to about NIS 7.77.

A worker fills benzene, at a gas station in Jerusalem before petrol prices rise at midnight on 31 January 2011.
Bank Hapoalim branch.

Bank Hapoalim to finance Stark Power with $85 million

The Venezuela International Oil & Gas Summit 2026, the first major international energy summit since Nicolas Maduro's removal from power in January, in Caracas, Venezuela, September 29, 2026.

Qatar's UCC in talks for possible entrance into oil, gas areas in Venezuela, executive says

Illustration of a gas station in Jerusalem. August 30, 2026.

Gas prices in Israel to reach all-time high at NIS 8.27 per liter amid worldwide price hikes


Now is the time for a multilateral Abraham Accords framework - opinion

A multilateral approach to defense cooperation is therefore essential and should be a pivotal part of deepening the Abraham Accords. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands with US President Donald Trump after signing the Abraham Accords, in Washington, US, September 15, 2020

Data centers take center stage as Keystone Infra posts solid Q1 2026

As data centers become the backbone of the global economy, Israel's Keystone Infra is positioning itself as a key player in Israel's infrastructure sector

AI-generated image of the data center in IPM Campus

New drone‑mounted robot transforms high‑voltage maintenance in Israel

Replacing helicopters with robotics, the IEC’s new drone system promises safer crews, lower costs, and a smarter national grid.

 Airborne robotic system for installing and removing warning balls

Islamic regime launches Persian Gulf Strait Authority, ships reportedly start paying tolls

Ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz now face tolls and strict Iranian oversight as Tehran launches the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, with JPMorgan forecasting 11‑figure annual revenue from tolls.

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026.

Kharg Island and the new energy war over Iran’s collapsing oil exports - opinion

Iran’s Kharg Island shows the hidden cost of sanctions: empty oil terminals, environmental damage, and mounting pressure.

A satellite image shows an oil terminal at Kharg Island, Iran, February 25, 2026. 2026

Israel–Iran energy infrastructure war signals a dangerous new escalation - opinion

Strikes on refineries and gas facilities signal a new phase in the Israel–Iran war with systemic risks beyond the battlefield.

Smoke rises from the oil refineries in Haifa, northern Israel, following a missile strike fired from Iran toward Israel, in March.

Eating windows that may improve health and energy

New 2026 studies show what happens to daily energy and metabolic health when people limit meals to certain hours. Early eating windows often deliver the strongest results.

“Time-restricted eating may modestly improve weight, energy, and blood sugar.”

UAE taking advantage of long-term global energy needs by leaving OPEC - analysis

“At a pivotal moment in the process of supporting the stability of global energy markets, the UAE adopted a long-term strategic and economic vision,” one report says.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE National Security Adviser, arrive at Doha International Airport, in Doha, Qatar, September 10, 2025

Nations to discuss fossil fuel exit as Strait of Hormuz blockade drives up prices

The gathering of ministers and officials in Santa Marta, Colombia, which starts on Tuesday, will focus on practical steps to shift economies away from fossil fuels.

US FORCES patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska on April 20, 2026, after firing upon the Iranian-flagged vessel that the US accused of attempting to violate the US naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz.

EU warns of summer fuel shortages as Iran war drives global energy crisis

The EU is preparing measures to curb the impact the war is having on jet fuel supply, Jorgensen told reporters in Madrid.

Fuel price display at a Total Energies service station illustrating rising energy prices amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East in Propriano South Corsica France on April 20, 2026.