Middle East Oil Shock: Oil prices pushed higher for a third straight day as US-Iran talks stalled and fresh Gulf missile activity raised supply fears, with Brent around $94.74 and WTI near $88.68—keeping markets jittery even as some diplomacy headlines circulate. Power & Grid Resilience: Emerson says Holy Cross Energy is using Ovation Green SCADA to monitor and optimize solar, wind and battery storage across four sites in Western Colorado, supporting reliability for ~45,000 members. Battery Storage Buildout (India): Advait Energy Transitions signed a BESS purchase agreement with GUVNL for a 150 MW/300 MWh standalone project in Gujarat, targeting revenues above INR 450 crore and completion within 18 months. Renewables Expansion (Australia): Australia’s home and utility-scale batteries are hitting record momentum under the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, with 12+ GWh installed capacity and strong wind/solar investment decisions in 2026. Energy Infrastructure Under Fire (Ukraine/Russia): Strikes reportedly hit gas infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia and a major Baltic oil terminal in St. Petersburg, underscoring how conflict risk is feeding into energy security concerns. Household Bills & Tariffs (Pakistan/UK/US): Pakistan’s energy minister admitted fixed charges in electricity bills have doubled; Ofgem’s July price-cap rise is prompting UK households to consider fixed tariffs; and US pump prices show mixed relief as crude swings with negotiations.