Dutch gas company Gasunie warned on 2026-08-26 that the Netherlands may lack sufficient gas reserves for an exceptionally cold winter. High prices and heatwave-driven strain have made gas storage increasingly difficult.
The Asheville City Council voted to terminate its contract with Flock Safety, ending police access to 11 license plate reader cameras on August 26, 2026. The council held a candidate forum the same day for local office seekers.
Asheville City Council voted 5–2 on August 26, 2026, to terminate its contract with Flock Safety after residents raised privacy concerns. The city had 11 stationary automated license plate reader cameras operated by the vendor.
On August 25, 2026, US natural gas futures declined alongside crude oil as the market reassessed prospects for increased US economic pressure on Iran, with investors concluding it was less likely to disrupt physical energy supplies. European gas futures also fell in response to the same factors.
On August 19–20, 2026, Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer and City Council member Kim Roney called for the city to terminate its contract with Flock Safety over resident privacy concerns about automated license plate readers. The city council prepared a vote on whether to end the surveillance agreement.