Ethanol Push in India: India launched E85 and rolled out flex-fuel momentum, with officials pitching ethanol as a way to cut crude imports and support rural demand. Policy Clarity & Misinformation: India’s PIB Fact Check shut down viral claims that E20 use could invalidate vehicle insurance, while KPMG flagged the ethanol programme’s nationwide scale and the next hurdles beyond E20. Fuel Prices Watch (Ghana): OMCs including GOIL and Star Oil cut petrol and diesel at the start of June’s second pricing window, citing easing refined product prices after Middle East de-escalation hopes. Energy Market Signals (India): Analysts tied the rupee’s gains and RBI rate expectations to softer crude and US-Iran peace deal chatter, even as consumers saw mixed timing on pump relief. AdTech & Media Business: AdForum launched Ask Maud, an AI research assistant built on its advertising archive, while WVTM named a new digital sales manager to strengthen local digital revenue. Agency/Creative Industry: Invictus Blue won Digital Agency of the Year at the MDA d’Awards, and Cannes Lions jury news highlighted Paraguay’s first two jurors. M&A/Investors: Harwood Capital increased its stake in M&C Saatchi, raising pressure for a potential break-up.