Middle East Energy & Oil Prices: U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said lower pump prices hinge on a resolution with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as oil markets react to Iran-related supply risks. U.S. Coal Push: Trump says $700M will go to build or refurbish coal power, using the Defense Production Act to restart and save plants, while he again attacks renewables. India Offshore Gas: Oil India reported a second natural gas discovery in the Andaman shallow offshore block, with Vijayapuram-3 confirming gas and prompting further sampling and appraisal. India Energy Security Plan: India’s Cabinet approved a ₹37,500 crore coal gasification push aimed at cutting import dependence, though economics and environmental concerns remain. Grid Reliability & Summer Demand: A PJM summer outage risk story highlights how heat and offline capacity can force emergency federal backup generation. Policy & Regulation: San Francisco sued the U.S. Department of Energy over grant conditions tied to DEI-related certifications. Renewables & Storage: Malaysia is studying an energy regulatory sandbox for 2027, while a 125 MW/500 MWh BESS project won a Letter of Award in Uttar Pradesh. Fuel Supply Disruptions: Circle K said it’s investigating reports of water-contaminated fuel at a Texas franchise station, and a separate Gas-X recall was issued over potential contamination.