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EU backs local suppliers as Middle East tensions lift oil - 9 Sep 2026

EU backs local suppliers as Middle East tensions lift oil - 9 Sep 2026

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As of September 9, today’s news highlights new public procurement rules by EU and escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have significantly impacted global oil prices. The EU has introduced new public procurement rules aimed at fostering domestic engagement in response to competitive pressures from China. These measures are intended to shift public spending toward European suppliers and stipulate that quality metrics must be prioritized over purely cost considerations - a move that highlights the EU's focus on protecting and promoting its industries amidst external competition. In a notable sequence of events, Iran announced it had attacked ten ships near the Strait of Hormuz, following U.S. operations that sank five Iranian oil tankers. This sharp rise in hostilities marks the most extensive set of attacks on shipping reported since the onset of the six-month-long war, leading to Brent crude oil prices surging past 100 dollars a barrel for the first time since July. The U.S. also reported disruptions in the region, with increasing fears related to energy supply chains, further exacerbated by intensified fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen. With Iran threatening to significantly escalate its military response should further attacks occur, the Revolutionary Guards signaled a more aggressive posture, indicating they would retaliate against multiple targets in response to any single strike. This series of actions has raised alarm about potential inflationary pressures and uncertainty within global energy markets. In market updates, Schneider Electric will invest 150 million euros in France and close a factory as part of a plan to improve its competitiveness in the country, the French industrial group said today. Schneider plans to close its Chasseneuil-du-Poitou factory by March 2028, a spokesperson told Reuters. Meanwhile, Panasonic Energy unveiled a new solid-state battery capable of operating at elevated temperatures of up to 150 degrees Celsius, which is set to have various applications, including in industrial sectors and vehicle sensors. This advancement is a strategic entry into growing segments, as the company intends to further develop cylindrical batteries for humanoid robots. In another significant investment, Alphabet's Google announced an ambitious 13 billion euros investment in AI infrastructure in Finland, including a nuclear power procurement deal, emphasizing the growing importance of reliable energy sources for meeting escalating data center demands.
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