Gas

Six killed in two explosions across Iran, Israel denies involvement

Both explosions in Bandar Abbas and Ahvaz were caused by a gas leak, Iranian authorities claimed. The IRGC refuted social media rumors that naval officials died in the blasts.

|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
An explosion occurred at Iran's southern port of Bandar Abbas on Saturday, Iranian media reported.
A photo illustration of a gas stove burner in a kitchen.

Israel faces looming liquified gas shortage despite gov't assurances of supply stability

Israel’s reliance on minimal Liquified Petroleum Gas reserves leaves its economy vulnerable, and winter could bring serious supply issues.

|ByLIAT RON/WALLA, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A FIRE in the top floors of a Bronx apartment building in New York City, January 24, 2026.

New York apartment building gas leak fire kills one, injures several

Fire department units were on the scene before the fire began, investigating reports of gas being smelled on the 15th and 16th floors of the building. While on scene, a gas explosion occurred.

|ByTZVI JASPER
A de-icing crew works during winter storm Fern on a Southwest Airlines flight at Nashville International Airport in Nashville, Tennessee, US, January 24, 2026.

Winter Storm Fern grounds thousands of US flights, strains power grids nationwide

A sweeping winter storm has canceled thousands of US flights, triggered emergency declarations in multiple states, and placed severe strain on power grids as extreme cold spreads nationwide.

|ByREUTERS, TOBIAS HOLCMAN

Yacht sinks off coast of Eilat, causing hazardous diesel spill

According to the ministry, the unregistered yacht was docked at the port with over 100 liters of diesel in the tank.

AUGUST 16, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Yachts are seen docking at the Eilat Port

Lebanon's block 9 set for oil and gas drilling after Israel maritime deal

Lebanon hopes gas and oil discoveries will help it reverse a crippling economic crisis that has cost the local currency more than 98% of its value.

AUGUST 16, 2023ByREUTERS
An Israeli military observation tower overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and part of the maritime border with Lebanon, near Rosh Hanikra last week.

'Israel must shift from coal to gas to decrease air pollution fatalities'

Israel's Environmental Protection Ministry calls on the government to complete the shift from coal to gas on time.

AUGUST 15, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
The southern Israeli city of Ashkelon is pictured December 29, 2008

Dozens killed, injured in disastrous fire at Russian fuel station

"It's like a war here," a witness said.

AUGUST 14, 2023ByREUTERS
Firefighters work at the accident scene following an explosion at a gas station in the city of Makhachkala, Russia, in this handout picture published August 15, 2023.

Smotrich again signs tax order to keep gas price from rising

The price of gas will remain at NIS 6.85 per liter.

JULY 28, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Illustration image of a worker fueling a car at a gas station, in Jerusalem, on November 28, 2022.

Time for a paradigm shift: Holistic approach to oil, gas, green energy - opinion

A combination of renewables, oil and gas, nuclear energy, carbon storage, hydrogen, and other sustainable energy sources is necessary to meet the world’s energy needs.

JULY 17, 2023ByMATHIOS RIGAS
The Karish rig

The East Mediterranean great gas game isn't over - opinion

In order to increase its energy security, Israel must therefore continue to seek ways of diversifying its export options and regional partners.

JULY 12, 2023ByGABRIEL MITCHELL
FOREIGN MINISTER Eli Cohen chats with his Cypriot and Greek counterparts after a conference in Nicosia, earlier this year.

Good news for drivers: Gas prices will remain stable, for now

Since April 2022, when gas prices rose worldwide, temporary provisions have been continuously used to reduce the price.

JULY 3, 2023ByANNA BARSKY
Illustration image of a man fueling his car at a gas station, in Jerusalem, on June 28, 2022.

Owners of Israel's Leviathan reservoir secure $568 million gas pump deal

With an estimated budget of approximately $568 million, this crucial development is aimed at meeting the growing demand for natural gas both domestically in Israel and in the wider region.

JULY 2, 2023ByZACHY HENNESSEY
Leviathan natural gas field.

Does the Gaza Marine gas field put Israel, Mediterranean Sea at risk? - analysis

Environmental experts warn that it may be too soon to celebrate Israel's approval to develop the Gaza Marine gas field.

JUNE 21, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Palestinians sail with boats towards the maritime border with Israel as smoke rises from a burning tire during a protest calling for lifting the Israeli blockade on Gaza, in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of the northern Gaza Strip September 10, 2018