Fuel & Policy Shock (Nigeria): Dangote Petroleum Refinery lifted its petrol gantry price by ₦65/litre to ₦1,265, the third increase in eight days, reviving fears of another round of pump-price hikes and downstream logistics cost pressure. Subsidy Politics (Nigeria): Ahead of 2027, the APC attacked Atiku’s plan to restore fuel subsidies, while the ADC demanded accountability for N15.8tn in reform-linked revenues—keeping transport affordability at the center of the debate. Food Safety (US): The FDA issued updated guidance for ready-to-eat fresh-cut produce (chopped lettuce, cut fruit, shredded vegetables), urging supplier vetting, wash-water controls, cleaning and environmental monitoring, and strict refrigeration to cut contamination risk. Disaster & Infrastructure (Nepal): Nepal’s Bhotekoshi floods are now estimated to have caused losses in the hundreds of billions of rupees across hydropower and transmission assets, with relief logistics including trucks and helicopter shipments ramping up. Trade & Logistics (Qatar–Brazil): Qatar Chamber meetings in Brazil focused on food security and logistics partnerships with industry groups, aiming to expand bilateral trade and private-sector cooperation. Materials for Industry (ASEAN): Arclin will showcase Kevlar® and Nomex® protection solutions at Oil & Gas Asia 2026, targeting worker safety needs across oil, gas and petrochemical sites. Packaging Innovation (Brazil): A 14-year-old in Curitiba developed biodegradable trays from cassava peels, aiming to replace expanded polystyrene with material that can break down in about 30 days.