Geopolitics & Oil Prices: Oil markets stayed tight above $100 as the US-Iran standoff and militant attacks keep shipping risk elevated, with analysts warning that a full recovery through the Strait of Hormuz looks unlikely soon. US Policy & Gas Costs: The US House voted again to end involvement in the war with Iran, but lawmakers cited rising costs, including gas prices jumping about a dollar in weeks. Europe Winter Security: Germany ordered state-backed SEFE to boost natural gas storage ahead of winter, citing low fill levels and geopolitical risk. US Grid & Reliability: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said more than 21,000 households applied in two weeks for utility bill relief under the Energy Affordability Program. Power Market Regulation (Bangladesh): Bangladesh set new solar purchase tariffs for public utilities, with rates of Tk6.98/kWh at 33 kV and Tk7.11/kWh at 132 kV starting October. Permitting Reform (US): US senators reached a deal on a permitting overhaul for large energy and infrastructure projects, but a vote is expected after the midterms. Energy Transition Finance: Reverion raised $175M to scale dispatchable, carbon-negative power plants, aiming to strengthen grid reliability beyond intermittent renewables. Local Fuel Relief (US): Georgia extended a gas tax suspension for 30 days, aiming to cut pump prices temporarily. Power Outage (US): A squirrel blamed for a blown transformer triggered a widespread outage in Elizabeth City, with crews restoring power within hours.