Electricity & Consumer Costs: In the Philippines, Sen. Erwin Tulfo grilled the PNP over low conviction rates in electricity pilferage cases, while Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian argued technical system losses should be paid by distribution utilities—not consumers—because only utilities can cut losses through upgrades. Grid Reliability: Ukraine’s Ukrenergo said Russia-occupied Zaporizhia NPP lost its grid connection again after shelling, forcing a switch to diesel generators and prompting power-use guidance for consumers. Energy Policy: The US invoked emergency authority to keep a Maryland power unit running to prevent outages for 65 million people across the Mid-Atlantic. Inflation Watch: Bulgaria’s inflation eased to 4.4% in July, still among the eurozone’s highest. Consumer Privacy: Maryland privacy advocates urged the state AG to investigate data brokers accused of selling geolocation data to law enforcement and immigration authorities. Food & Labeling: Avo oil is under fire as lawsuits allege snack brands marketed “avocado oil” while testing found inconsistent or cheaper oil compositions. Retail & Payments: UK regulators’ crackdown spotlighted how entertainment subscriptions rank worst for payment experience, with consumers citing cancellation and billing frustrations. Auto/EV Repair Info: Tesla owners got new collision-repair guidance from Carriage Shoppe, focused on model-specific procedures and high-voltage considerations. Corporate Consumer Moves: PepsiCo is pushing “healthier legacy” formulas with more fiber/protein and reduced sugar, sodium and saturated fat.