Global energy markets are experiencing significant volatility, with oil prices influenced by OPEC+ actions, US sanctions on Iranian oil buyers including a Chinese refiner, and potential shifts in US policy towards Venezuela. Meanwhile, gold prices have surged due to cautious signals from the US Federal Reserve regarding interest rate cuts. Disruptions are evident through attacks on energy infrastructure in Colombia and Europe, impacting oil and gas flows, while strategic shifts are occurring with a major oil trader investing in West African assets and Norway's Equinor scaling back its climate ambitions. Additionally, geopolitical tensions are affecting the sector, as seen in Kazakhstan's energy minister stepping down amid OPEC+ pressure and Niger expelling Chinese oil executives, alongside the collapse of a major European gas asset deal. Finally, the broader economic landscape is touched upon by US efforts to boost domestic mining and a temporary shutdown at Heathrow Airport due to a fire.