The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/energy-crisis/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:35:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png energy crisis | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/energy-crisis/ 32 32 Iran again closes schools, offices to conserve power amid shortages https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-again-closes-schools-offices-to-conserve-power-amid-shortages/ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:54:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3456971 Order affects third of Islamic Republic's provinces, including Tehran; oil-rich country's energy woes thought to stem in part from reported Israeli attack on gas pipe in February

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]]> Cyprus weighing proposed pipeline to funnel natural gas from Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/cyprus-weighing-proposed-pipeline-to-funnel-natural-gas-from-israel/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 23:08:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2903178 Energy minister says Cypriot government is waiting to hear from Jerusalem on how much gas it's willing to export to Europe, amid energy crisis compounded by Russia's war in Ukraine

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]]> Energy crisis, inflation draw thousands of anti-government protesters in Moldova https://www.timesofisrael.com/energy-crisis-inflation-draw-thousands-of-anti-government-protesters-in-moldova/ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:37:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2873549 Demonstrations initiated by the populist Shor Party headed by US-sanctioned oligarch Ilan Shor, currently in exile in Israel, have rocked the country in recent months

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]]> US official: Biden has ‘no plans’ to meet Saudi’s bin Salman at G20 summit     https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-official-biden-has-no-plans-to-meet-saudis-bin-salman-at-g20-summit/ Sun, 16 Oct 2022 16:35:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2853511 Stormy US-Saudi relations further strained over Riyadh's recent support for oil production cuts, with Biden warning of unspecified 'consequences'

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]]> Cyprus, Israel pledge quick deal in gas field dispute, after progress in talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/cyprus-israel-pledge-quick-deal-in-gas-field-dispute-after-progress-in-talks/ Mon, 19 Sep 2022 17:11:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2839544 Following meet with Cypriot counterpart, energy minister says expediting a compromise is in best interest of parties, given global energy crisis intensified by Ukraine invasion

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]]> In first speech as UK PM, Truss promises to ‘ride out’ economic storm https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-speech-as-uk-pm-truss-promises-to-ride-out-economic-storm/ Tue, 06 Sep 2022 19:47:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2831809 Hours after being officially appointed prime minister, Truss vows to act this week on energy crisis; former leader Johnson drops possible hint of hope to return to power

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]]> Russia keeps gas pipeline to Germany switched off, stoking Europe’s energy crisis https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-keeps-gas-pipeline-to-germany-switched-off-stoking-europes-energy-crisis/ Fri, 02 Sep 2022 22:43:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2829394 Russian energy giant Gazprom fails to restart supply, blaming maintenance issues; European officials reject the explanation, see Moscow stirring trouble

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]]> Russia’s Gazprom shutters major pipeline as Europe battles soaring energy costs https://www.timesofisrael.com/russias-gazprom-shutters-major-pipeline-as-europe-battles-soaring-energy-costs/ Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:26:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2827697 State-owned gas giant claims Nord Stream closed for 'preventative work'; Berlin accuses Moscow of using energy as a 'weapon'

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]]> Electric shock: Power authority says prices to rise 10% starting August https://www.timesofisrael.com/electric-shock-power-authority-announces-10-price-hike-starting-august/ Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:35:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2796605 National regulator says Israel relatively cushioned from global energy crisis by local natural gas, but war in Ukraine hampering coal supplies

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]]> Blasting Russian ‘blackmail,’ EU chief calls for more energy cooperation with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/reeling-from-gas-crunch-eu-chief-calls-for-more-energy-cooperation-with-israel/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:42:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2780588&preview=true&preview_id=2780588 Ursula Von der Leyen hails friendship with Jerusalem, says East Med pipeline an investment in both Europe's and Israel's energy security

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]]> EU chief, Italian PM in Israel, with Russia-sparked energy crisis topping agenda https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-chief-italian-pm-in-israel-with-russia-sparked-energy-crisis-topping-agenda/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:08:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2780263 Ursula Von der Leyen to meet Bennett and Lapid, whose government has sought to improve ties with bloc; both EU chief and Mario Draghi to also meet with PA premier

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]]> Bennett, Lapid discuss energy ‘opportunities’ with German vice chancellor https://www.timesofisrael.com/bennett-lapid-discuss-energy-opportunities-with-german-vice-chancellor/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 18:25:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2776278 Europe's largest economy has been reluctant to ban Russian oil before finding suitable alternatives, and is reportedly eyeing Israel's Leviathan gas field

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]]> US, EU announce new partnership to undercut Russian energy, further isolate Putin https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-eu-announce-new-partnership-to-undercut-russian-energy-further-isolate-putin/ Fri, 25 Mar 2022 14:05:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2732708 Goal is to reduce Europe's dependence on Russian energy sources, and cut continent's demand for gas overall. Biden: Moscow using energy to 'coerce neighbors,' finance 'war machine'

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]]> Gaza hospitals face imminent shutdown https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-hospitals-face-possible-imminent-shut-down/ Mon, 24 Aug 2015 22:36:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1238888 Energy crisis threatens to close hospitals already struggling with war damages, supply shortages and staff strikes

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]]> Egypt shuts down https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-shuts-down/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:18:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=408476 Energy crisis drives taxi and bus operators to cease work; police officers' strike prompts debate about 'private security committees'

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