UK Energy Bills: Ofgem’s summer price cap is set to lift household bills by about £221 (roughly £220–£221) as the Iran-linked fuel shock keeps pressure on wholesale costs, with charities urging customers to check tariffs and consider fixed deals. AI + Power Demand: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to make data centers “bring your own energy” moves from slogan to details, as utilities and policymakers grapple with how to prevent AI buildouts from pushing up rates for everyone else. Middle East Supply Shock: With Strait of Hormuz traffic still far below normal, only a trickle of oil and LNG tankers has started to move again, keeping global energy security on edge. Europe Energy Security: IEA chief Fatih Birol warns easing Russian energy sanctions would be a “major mistake,” arguing Europe has already paid once for overreliance. Clean Power Buildout: Egypt targets renewables to reach 45% of its electricity mix by 2028, reviewing major solar, wind, and 4,000MW of storage plans. Grid-Scale Storage: Moldova’s draft bill would cut import duties on batteries and wind turbines to zero and offer VAT refunds for storage investments. India Renewables Growth: A report flags India’s renewable boom is real, but land, transmission, and evacuation bottlenecks still slow projects. Corporate Moves: Chevron filed to take over a 70% stake in a Greek offshore block, aiming to expand gas exploration in the Ionian Sea.