Oil & Gas Pricing: Saudi Aramco lifted June LPG official selling prices by 1%-3%, while Algeria’s Sonatrach cut them sharply (propane -18% and butane -31%) amid stronger Mediterranean supply. Energy Exports: Algeria boosted pipeline gas deliveries to Europe in early 2026, with Spain up 7% and Italy up 4% year-on-year in Jan-Apr, helped by steady TransMed and Medgaz flows. Hydrocarbons Cooperation: President Tebboune ratified an Azerbaijan–Algeria oil and gas MoU covering upstream, petrochemicals, LNG/naphtha commercialization, and hydrogen-related projects. Trade & Integration: Algeria will host the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair (Sept 4-10), targeting deals worth over $44bn with 2,000+ exhibitors and a broad multi-sector program. Digital & AI: Algeria is pushing ahead on its national AI strategy and launching the Dzair Digital Services portal, while ZTE says it has already worked with Alibaba Cloud on data centers in Algeria. Business & Mobility: Schengen visa rejection costs hit Algerians hard in 2025, with Algeria among the top countries by refused applications and lost fees. Football & Economy (World Cup): Algeria’s World Cup preparations get a boost as Argentina’s arrival in Kansas City is set for June 16 vs Algeria, with Messi expected to start.