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Australian fart study reveals daily average, peak timings, and the gassiest age group
health1 month ago

Australian fart study reveals daily average, peak timings, and the gassiest age group

A large Australian study of 6,400 participants logged 360,192 farts to determine how often people fart daily (about five on average, with a median of 3.8). Men fart slightly more than women, the 26–45 age group is the gassiest, and farts peak after dinner with smaller spikes in the morning, afternoon, and late evening. The findings are lower than some past estimates, likely due to nighttime logging gaps, and underscore that farting is normal—though excessive gas can hint at dietary sensitivities or health conditions.

via New York Post|
#demographics#flatulence#gas
Gas-Fired Power Bills Jump to 17-Year High, Lazard Data Show
energy1 month ago

Gas-Fired Power Bills Jump to 17-Year High, Lazard Data Show

Bloomberg, citing Lazard’s analysis, reports the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) for US gas-fired plants rose to about $90 per megawatt-hour in 2026, up from $78 in 2025 and the highest since 2009. Solar and onshore wind costs also climbed to $69/MWh and $68/MWh, respectively. The rise reflects stronger demand (including data centers) and higher fuel costs, helping explain higher utility bills and underscoring energy-cost concerns ahead of upcoming elections.

via Yahoo Finance|
#electricity#energy#gas
Ukraine targets Russia’s gas hub and satellite centers in nighttime strikes
world2 months ago

Ukraine targets Russia’s gas hub and satellite centers in nighttime strikes

Ukrainian forces conducted overnight strikes on Russia, hitting the Orenburg Gas Processing Plant—one of the world’s largest gas complexes and a helium producer—and two military satellite-communications centers near Dubna and in the Vladimir region, as part of Kyiv’s campaign to disrupt energy facilities and military infrastructure with long-range weapons.

via NBC News|
#crimea#gas#russia
How Costco’s Gas Prices Keep Members Coming Back
business2 months ago

How Costco’s Gas Prices Keep Members Coming Back

Costco undercuts local gas stations by roughly 30 cents per gallon and uses the resulting high-volume gas sales to drive store traffic and membership value. While gas is a thin-margin product, the company profits mainly from membership fees, with gas helping boost overall warehouse purchases. When gas prices rise, Costco often gains from volume and loyalty; when prices fall, margins tighten but the churn and foot traffic can still support long‑term growth.

via CNN|
#business#costco#gas
California gas-tax debate heats up as Trump pushes federal relief
politics3 months ago

California gas-tax debate heats up as Trump pushes federal relief

With California’s drivers paying among the highest prices in the nation, Gov. Gavin Newsom faces growing pressure to suspend the state’s 61-cent gas tax even as President Trump advocates a temporary federal gas‑tax pause. Supporters say relief is needed, but Newsom and others warn that a federal pause would not fix underlying costs or fund road repairs, and state lawmakers have shown little appetite to suspend the state tax. Any federal action would require Congress, complicating the relief effort.

via New York Post|
#california#gas#gas-tax
Trump’s ‘nuclear option’ on oil exports could lower gas prices, but at what cost?
world3 months ago

Trump’s ‘nuclear option’ on oil exports could lower gas prices, but at what cost?

The Independent reports that Donald Trump reportedly has a theoretical 'nuclear option' to lower U.S. gas prices by restricting crude exports, a move that could temporarily boost domestic supply but risk sparking a global recession and major trade frictions; White House officials say the idea isn’t under consideration, while analysts warn any price relief would likely be short‑lived given U.S. dependence on foreign crude and ongoing tensions with Iran, with gas averaging about $4.53 a gallon.

via The Independent|
#donald-trump#gas#iran
Iran's Oil System Poised to Weather Shutdowns, but Gas Output Faces Greater Risk
geopolitics3 months ago

Iran's Oil System Poised to Weather Shutdowns, but Gas Output Faces Greater Risk

The Center on Global Energy Policy argues that Iran’s oil sector can likely weather production shut-ins caused by the U.S. blockade, with potential cuts up to about half of pre-war output to avoid full storage, and a relatively quick recovery to around 70% of capacity if the blockade eases. However, gas fields are at greater risk due to lack of outlets for associated hydrocarbons, requiring rationing among exports, power, industry, and domestic use, and long-run capacity could erode from sanctions and financing/tech constraints. The analysis covers key Iranian oil regions (Khuzestan, West Karoun, offshore fields) and the giant South Pars gas field, noting that while oil restarts are typically feasible, gas output faces tighter constraints that could limit overall capacity over time.

via CGEP|
#blockade#gas#geopolitics
First LNG tanker breaks through Strait of Hormuz as Iran war widens shipping disruption
world-news3 months ago

First LNG tanker breaks through Strait of Hormuz as Iran war widens shipping disruption

An LNG tanker named Mubaraz carrying over 130,000 cubic meters of gas from the UAE became the first full gas tanker to exit the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran conflict began; its signal disappeared in March and reappeared west of India, now heading to Tianjin, China, and is managed by ADNOC’s subsidiary. Earlier in April an empty tanker crossed Hormuz, but more than a dozen gas tankers remain trapped in the Persian Gulf. Lloyd’s List data show a sharp drop in transits through the strait as tensions persist and Iran has threatened tolls and attacked vessels.

via New York Post|
#adnoc#gas#iran
EU Unveils Emergency Energy Package as Gulf Conflict Shakes Global Supplies
energy-and-climate4 months ago

EU Unveils Emergency Energy Package as Gulf Conflict Shakes Global Supplies

The European Commission will roll out a sweeping emergency energy package to shield Europe from the Gulf war's ripple effects, proposing temporary tweaks to subsidies (covering up to 70% of wholesale power bills and up to 50% of extra fuel costs for some sectors), targeted tax cuts, and steps to coordinate gas and jet-fuel supply while continuing the climate agenda; officials warn real relief will take time and the situation remains volatile as member states juggle short-term fixes with long-term decarbonization.

via politico.eu|
#energy#energy-and-climate#eu
IEA Warns War Damage Could Delay Oil, Gas Recovery for Two Years
world4 months ago

IEA Warns War Damage Could Delay Oil, Gas Recovery for Two Years

It could take up to two years to restore a meaningful share of oil and gas production lost to the Iran war, says IEA chief Fatih Birol. The damage across the Persian Gulf and a largely closed Strait of Hormuz have removed hundreds of millions of barrels from the market, with spot crude approaching $150, and reopening shipping won’t quickly revive output—facilities must be repaired and restarted, a process that could take longer than two years for some LNG terminals. The disruption is already dampening demand, with Asia and Africa likely to feel the impact hardest as energy-importing economies grapple with higher prices and inflation.

via Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com|
#fatih-birol#gas#iea
Energy under pressure as Iran’s gas network is hit amid widening conflict
world5 months ago

Energy under pressure as Iran’s gas network is hit amid widening conflict

Strikes on Iran’s gas infrastructure, including a pipeline supplying a Khorramshahr power plant and facilities in Isfahan, signal rising vulnerability of energy systems as the conflict broadens. The incidents could disrupt domestic supply and regional flows, potentially lifting energy prices and inflation with spillovers to currencies and rates; reports come from Fars News Agency and are part of ongoing monitoring of escalating tensions.

via investingLive|
#conflict#energy#gas