Agriculture
USDA announces $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief for farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it will make one-time payments totalling $8 billion to producers for the 2026 crop year.
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Energy
US gasoline fell while diesel rose in week ending October 19
EIA’s tax-inclusive national averages were $4.284 for gasoline and $6.276 per gallon for diesel.
Business
Zambia president restates copper target and warns against idle mining licences
Hakainde Hichilema said stalled projects would need to resume for Zambia to reach its three-million-tonne annual copper goal.
Economy
Eight countries launch World Bank minerals partnerships and compacts
Eight governments announced plans for responsible mineral development, investment, infrastructure, skills and local economic benefits.
Energy
FERC preliminarily finds Uma Lagne’s 5-kW Arizona canal hydro project qualifies
Staff said the single-turbine project on the Buckeye canal meets conduit hydropower criteria.
Energy
World Bank and Japan advance first DRIVE energy-resilience project
IFC will invest up to US$50 million in a privately managed fund targeting US$750 million for cleaner energy and efficiency investments across Asia.
Energy
FERC preliminarily finds Zushi Renewables’ 40-kW California hydro project qualifies
Staff said the four-turbine canal project meets criteria for conduit hydropower that does not require a licence.
Infrastructure
Vilnius to add zero-emission buses with €110 million financing
Vilnius public transport operator VVT will receive €55 million loans from the EIB and the Council of Europe Development Bank each. The €110 million package will help fund up to 160 electric and hydrogen buses.
Energy
Hybrids reach 16% of US light-duty vehicle sales in third quarter
Hybrid share rose as battery electric and plug-in hybrid shares declined.
Economy
US unemployment fell in five states in September, BLS says
The national jobless rate held at 4.2%; payroll employment rose in two states and fell in one.
Economy
UK unemployment rate was 4.7% in June to August 2026
The unemployment rate for people aged 16 and over fell to 4.7% in June to August 2026, while the employment rate for those aged 16 to 64 was 75.3%, ONS estimated.
Energy
UK supplied 12.3% of EU liquid biofuel imports in 2025
The United Kingdom accounted for 12.3% of the EU’s liquid biofuel imports in 2025, Eurostat reported. The figure is the UK’s share among the EU’s import partners.