Energy Pricing & Inflation: India’s fuel squeeze is back in focus as Crisil warns higher petrol and diesel could lift transport and manufacturing costs, feeding into food and core inflation, with further pump hikes possible if crude stays elevated. Commercial LPG Hits Businesses: Commercial LPG prices in India rose again on June 1, with Delhi’s 19-kg cylinder up to ₹3,113.50, while domestic household rates were largely held steady—raising pressure on hotels, restaurants and other fuel-heavy operators. EV Momentum on Fuel Costs: Multiple reports point to higher fuel prices boosting EV demand in May, with Nomura and HSBC citing rising EV penetration and strong performance for Tata Motors in electric cars. AI vs Publishers: Publishers are pushing back on AI scraping and the resulting traffic drop from Google Overviews, with Vatican-linked commentary adding to the regulatory and court pressure. AdTech & Media Tech: Redseer says AI is rewriting advertising from buying to measurement, while a separate industry piece argues programmatic DOOH is finally ready for mainstream adoption as measurement catches up. Agency/Commerce Moves: Nomix Group appoints Ben Tatton-Brown to lead agency partnerships and promotes Mark Grimshaw, signaling deeper European performance-commerce push. Creative Awards: Pitcher Awards 2026 names its winners, expanding participation with new countries including Mozambique and the U.S.