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'Male Karen' Robert Buckner Loses Job But Will Not Face Charges After Calling Police on Solo Dad Taking Daughters Into Women's Bathroom

A viral confrontation at an Alabama petrol station between Robert Buckner and a father using a women's restroom with his daughters has sparked national debate, leading to Buckner's job loss but no charges.

International Business Times UK

Electric is the new normal as growing secondhand EV market helps Australian car buyers shift gear

Lower-cost Chinese brands entered the market, the oil crisis pushed up petrol prices, and now a third of all car sales are EV or hybrid

The Guardian - AU

What could US-Iran peace deal mean for UK household costs?

The impact on petrol and food prices, energy bills and mortgages if the truce holds and strait of Hormuz reopens

The Guardian - UK

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Government may lift fuel-supply safeguards once West Asia crisis abates: Official

India plans to ease emergency energy measures as global tensions subside. These steps were taken to ensure fuel availability amid West Asia conflicts. An interim agreement between the US and Iran could normalize shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. This will significantly benefit India, a major energy importer. The government…

The Economic Times

HPCL's Rajasthan refinery restarts key crude unit after April fire

Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd's joint venture refinery in Rajasthan has restarted its crude distillation unit after a fire in April. This restart allows for a phased ramp-up of fuel production. Key products like diesel, LPG, and petcoke are already being produced. Petrol production is expected next week. The refinery is…

The Economic Times

10 Photos of 'Solo Dad' Tyler Brodsky After Going Viral for Taking Daughters Into Women's Bathroom

Tyler Brodsky's decision to use a women's restroom with his daughters during a road trip sparked a viral debate on parenting and public bathroom options.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Robert Buckner? Angry Customer Calls Police on Solo Dad Taking Daughters Into Women's Bathroom

A father's decision to assist his daughters in a women's restroom at a petrol station sparked a viral debate on parenting challenges and public restroom use, involving businessman Robert Buckner.

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India to allow import of 3.78 lakh UK cars at concessional duty in first 15 years of trade pact

India will allow imports of up to 3.78 lakh conventional-engine passenger cars from the UK at concessional duties under a new trade pact starting July 15. Import duties will fall from 110% to 10% with quotas, while Indian electric and hybrid cars will gain duty-free access to the UK market…

The Economic Times

Does E20 petrol attract ants due to sugar residue? Here's what you need to know

India mandates E20 petrol from April 1, 2026. Viral claims suggest E20 attracts ants due to sugar. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) refutes this, calling it baseless. Fuel-grade ethanol undergoes purification, removing sugars. Denaturants in ethanol repel insects. BPCL confirms E20 petrol does not attract ants or insects around fuel…

The Economic Times

Halving the fuel tax was a bad idea – and it shouldn’t be extended. There’s a fairer alternative

The federal government’s cut to the fuel excise is due to expire at the end of June, meaning the cost of filling up a 65-litre petrol vehicle could rise by about A$19 from July 1.

The Conversation

Between West Asia crisis and heatwave: Pakistan bikers risk lives to smuggle Iranian fuel

Motorbike riders in Pakistan's Balochistan province are risking extreme heat, armed conflict and deadly accidents to transport smuggled Iranian fuel across the country, as higher oil prices linked to the recent Iran-Israel conflict boost demand for cheaper petrol and diesel.

The Times of India

Customer calls police on Oklahoma father who accompanied his two young daughters to women's washroom; confrontation caught on video

A routine stop at a petrol station during a family road trip turned into a heated confrontation for an Oklahoma father after another customer called police because he took his two young daughters into a women’s restroom.

The Times of India

Jaguar Land Rover to make more hybrid cars in US sales push

Drive to appeal to wealthy Americans is part of pivot away from previously announced all-electric strategy

The Guardian - UK

‘Petrol on the fire’: Sikhs in UK reconsider Reform support over response to Henry Nowak murder

Recent success among Sikh voters in doubt after party’s proposed kirpan ban adds to sense of racist scapegoating

The Guardian - UK

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Evening Standard

Where inflation eased in May – and where it accelerated

The biggest upward pressure on inflation last month came from air fares.

The Economic Times

BMW rolls out MINI Countryman C locally with introductory price of Rs 47.5 lakh

BMW Group India has launched the locally assembled petrol-powered MINI Countryman C at an introductory price of Rs 47.50 lakh. This move to local manufacturing makes the premium crossover more competitive. The new variant features a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and is built on the UKL2 platform.

The Economic Times

Mercedes beats Maruti in mileage: Luxury car maker launches new S-Class that delivers 32.2 kmpl average

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has arrived in India, boasting an impressive claimed fuel efficiency of 32.2 kmpl with its new plug-in hybrid powertrain. This luxury sedan, featuring a 3.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and electric motor, surpasses many mass-market vehicles in mileage. The updated S-Class also introduces design enhancements and advanced interior…

Evening Standard

Pair handed extended sentences for petrol bomb attack in gang war

Richard Ordish, 19, and Kurtis Young, 42, admitted attempted murder.

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In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limit

A 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Decades later, water supplies remain polluted. This highlights the persistent nature of 'forever chemicals'. The contamination went undetected for years. Similar issues are seen at military sites in the United States. The…

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5 Budget Cars That Rule Flooded Roads in Monsoon

Every monsoon brings the same challenge. Roads disappear under water, potholes become invisible, and drivers nervously wonder whether their car will make it through the next flooded stretch. But what if choosing the right car could eliminate much of that stress? One often-overlooked feature can make a huge difference during…

Bangkok Post

Fuel prices down 1-1.20 baht a litre

Fuel prices dropped by 1 to 1.20 baht per litre at PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) and Bangchak Corp petrol stations nationwide on Tuesday morning.

The Economic Times

Petrol, Diesel prices today (June 16, 2026): Fuel rates remain unchanged across major Indian cities

Fuel prices held steady on June 16, 2026, providing relief after recent hikes. Global oil prices saw a rebound due to supply concerns and geopolitical tensions. Petrol prices vary across cities due to state taxes. Daily revisions align domestic rates with international markets. Consumers can track prices online.

The Economic Times

India hikes diesel, ATF export levies from June 16

India has increased the windfall tax on diesel and aviation fuel exports. The special additional excise duty on diesel exports will now be Rs 14 per litre. The levy on aviation turbine fuel exports has been raised to Rs 12.5 per litre. The tax on petrol exports remains unchanged. These…

The Independent UK

Why the next generation of electric sports cars could beat petrol rivals

DRIVESMART: The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is proof that electric sports cars are becoming properly fun to drive, writes EV editor Steve Fowler in the latest DriveSmart newsletter

The Independent UK

Trump’s Iran war costs UK drivers £4bn in higher fuel prices

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz blockade led to oil prices hitting their highest level since 2022

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