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U.S. gross natural gas withdrawals set a record in July
EIA reported that U.S. gross natural gas withdrawals reached 137 billion cubic feet per day in July 2026.
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Tanzania current-account deficit widened in the second quarter
A Bank of Tanzania balance-of-payments workbook published October 2 records a current-account deficit of US$1,781.9 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared with US$79.8 million in the first quarter.
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Energy
U.S. coal production fell 2.2% year over year in the second quarter
EIA’s October 1 report put U.S. coal production at 125.4 million short tons in the second quarter of 2026; the data are preliminary.
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U.S. propane exports reached a first-half record in 2026
EIA says U.S. propane exports averaged 2 million barrels per day in the first half of 2026, with a monthly record of 2.1 million b/d in April.
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Economy
World Bank projects Tanzania growth of 6.1% in 2026
A 2 October update says private-sector-led growth needs to translate into better-quality jobs.
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UK population rose to 69.5 million in mid-2025
The ONS estimated the UK population at 69.5 million in mid-2025, an annual increase of 227,700 people or 0.3%.
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UK median household disposable income reached £39,200
The ONS estimated median UK household disposable income at £39,200 in the financial year April 2024 to March 2025, up 3.5% from the previous financial year.
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UNHCR estimates Ukrainian refugees contributed 2.4% of Poland’s GDP in 2025
A third Deloitte study prepared for UNHCR and released on 1 October put the contribution at about PLN 94 billion; refugee employment rose from 69% to 76% in a year.
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Infrastructure
Abu Dhabi announces more than AED300 million for public-transport systems
The project covers bus and journey management plus digital fare collection; the contract has been awarded to Conduent.
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DOF receives letter of intent for offshore contract classified at $50m–$100m
DOF said on October 2 that it had received a letter of intent for a large offshore contract expected to use an I-class vessel in the first half of 2028; the company defines “large” as $50 million–$100 million.
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Business
Absa and Thunes deepen partnership for cross-border payments in Africa
Absa and Thunes said October 1 they would expand their collaboration on cross-border payments across Africa; Thunes says its network reaches more than 140 countries.
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Abu Dhabi launches family-planning framework with five goals and 63 actions
Developed over two years, the framework translates its goals into 15 strategies and 63 actions, with 16 public- and private-sector organisations exploring pilots.
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