Fuel Pricing & Consumer Impact: Malaysia’s MOF cut retail prices for Oct 1–7: RON97 and unsubsidised RON95 down 5 sen/litre, while unsubsidised diesel drops 15 sen/litre, citing moderating crude prices and improved regional refined supply—though volatility remains tied to US-Iran tensions. Energy Costs in Europe: EU officials say Brussels paid €100bn+ extra for imported oil and gas this year as a pure price premium, pushing a faster pivot to domestic electricity generation and grid upgrades to reduce exposure to Middle East-linked market swings. AI for Energy Retail: ADNOC-backed AIQ signed a deal to enter India’s oil and gas sector, aiming to deploy AI across refineries, gas stations and digital stores. Digital Identity in MENA: Jumio launched selfie-based reusable identity (Selfie.DONE) across Europe, the Middle East and Africa to let previously verified users re-authenticate without repeated document scans. Retail & Payments: Egypt’s MoneyHash partnered with Geidea to widen payment access across MENA, while Qatar-Saudi trade talks highlighted consumer protection and easier cross-border procedures. Food & Supply: Egypt’s wheat output is forecast to hit a record 10m tonnes in 2026-27, with imports expected to fall to 12m tonnes as harvest area and yields rise. Security Tech: Türkiye’s Karmod showcased mobile armored cabins and ballistic door/window systems at Teknofest.