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An analysis by Transport & Environment found that eight oil companies made €7.5 billion in excess profits attributed to the European Union during the first six months of 2026. The organization is calling for a permanent tax on these profits and for funding measures that reduce drivers’ exposure to fluctuations in fossil-fuel prices.
Philips and GE confirmed that they are investigating claims by the Clop gang that it breached their systems and stole data, while Philips said a limited incident affected an internal server, was contained, and did not impact customer environments. The claims are linked to the exploitation of a critical vulnerability in the PTC Windchill and PTC FlexPLM platforms.
CleanTechnica analyzes the transition of European fuel stations from selling gasoline and diesel to operating as fast-charging, retail, and service hubs, examining examples from Norway, the Netherlands, and London. It notes that electricity-grid congestion, European regulations, and changing consumer behavior have become key factors in the design and economics of these sites.
Shell confirmed that it is investigating a potential security incident after the Clop group claimed to have stolen 89 gigabytes of its data, including engineering drawings and project plans. The claim is part of attacks that exploited a critical vulnerability in the PTC Windchill and FlexPLM platforms to access data belonging to several organizations.
The state of Michigan filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against BP, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Shell, and the American Petroleum Institute, accusing them of coordinating to slow the growth of electric vehicles and renewable energy and increase energy costs. The defendants deny the allegations, calling the lawsuit a coordinated campaign and judicial interference in energy policy.