 | Europe scrapes out economic growth by dodging gas disasterFears of lagging economic growth have not deterred the ECB from its series of interest rate increases, which are raising the cost of borrowing for businesses and consumers. |
 | Will Europe's ban on Russian diesel hike global fuel prices?The goal is to stop feeding Russia's war chest, but it's not so simple. Diesel prices have already jumped since the war started on Feb. 24, and they could rise again. |
 | Eurozone inflation falls for first time in 17 monthsBoosted by soaring energy and food bills triggered by Russia's war in Ukraine, the rate of price increases had hit a new historic record every month since November 21. |
 | Germany turns to Qatar, strikes major gas deal amid energy crisisRussia's invasion of Ukraine in February increased pressure on the German government to find new sources. And the latest deal will not help the country get through the looming winter. |
 | EU nations struggle to find joint approach on energy prices as Russia chokes off suppliesThe energy ministers of the EU's 27 nations could not paper over differences on whether and how to impose a price cap on Russian natural gas, with ever-recalcitrant Hungary refusing to agree. |
 | As energy crisis looms over Europe, India, China emerge as Russia's new marketsRussia itself has sharply cut flows of natural gas to the EU, indicating this week that they would not resume unless Western sanctions are lifted. |
 | Russian energy giant Gazprom further cuts gas deliveries to FranceWarnings from the French government have mounted in recent days about possible difficulties this winter due to energy shortages and galloping inflation. |
 | Russia restarts key gas pipeline Nord Stream 1, shut for maintenance to EuropeAmid growing tensions over Russia's war in Ukraine, German officials had feared that the pipeline was the country's main source of Russian gas. |
