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Fuel relief may not be enough to help stressed budgets

Two of Australia's biggest banks have recorded noticeable rises in the value of fuel transactions, with one also seeing evidence of potential stockpiling.

AAP

Jodie Kidd takes an electric road trip as EV charger numbers overtake petrol pumps

Government-backed campaign highlights growing EV infrastructure as Jodie Kidd explains to Steve Fowler how long-distance electric travel is becoming easier and more enjoyable

The Independent UK

Fuel Crisis Deepens in Northern Ireland as Stations Run Dry and Prices Surge

UK petrol and diesel prices spike amid Middle East conflict, with fears of shortages and rising costs impacting consumers and businesses.

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‘Not a fix’: the three questionable ideas politicians are pitching to solve Australia’s fuel crisis

Excise cuts, coal-to-liquid fuel and greater use of ethanol have been floated as options to combat price and supply pressures – but experts say cutting fossil fuel dependence is key

The Guardian - AU

Cost of petrol, diesel and heating oil: What the latest figures show

The price of diesel has jumped to its highest level since December 2022.

Evening Standard

Watch: EU governments are throwing billions at the petrol shock. Will it help?

European drivers face soaring fuel prices as the Iran war hits oil markets, prompting EU states to cut fuel taxes, cap prices and tighten regulation.

Euronews

UAE announces April 2026 petrol and diesel prices as rates jump by up to Dh2 per litre

UAE motorists will face significant fuel price increases in April 2026, with petrol and diesel rates set to rise by up to nearly Dh2 per litre. This sharp hike, approved by the UAE Fuel Price Committee, reflects escalating global crude oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions.

The Times of India

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Pump prices hit all-time high

Pump prices for diesel and petrol hit an all-time high on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Is E10 fuel bad for my car? And could it save me money?

Fuel has become a precious, and increasingly expensive, commodity.

The Conversation

Fuel pain to last longer despite tax cut kicking in

Fuel prices won't immediately become cheaper at the bowser as a tax cut comes into effect, and might take weeks to flow through to motorists.

AAP

Fuel shortages bring long queues to Myanmar’s capital

Motorists queue for hours for petrol in Myanmar’s capital, Naypyidaw, after the junta imposed fuel quotas as shortages grow.

Euronews

Welfare for the wealthy or an easy fix? Why free public transport might not be the answer to the fuel crisis

Victoria and Tasmania are trialling free public transport as a way to drive down demand for petrol. But will it work – and who will benefit?

The Guardian - AU

Reeves urged to follow Europe’s example and protect consumers amid spiralling fuel prices

Diesel price hits highest level since December 2022, prompting more calls for No 10 to protect consumers

The Independent UK

Diesel price hits highest level since December 2022

The fuel has hit 181.2p a litre on average at UK forecourts, according to the RAC.

Evening Standard

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White van man ‘bleeding cash’ as diesel price disparity hits new high

Oil prices have soared in response to Iran’s stranglehold on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, sparking rising pump prices.

The Independent UK

Thai undertaker brings corpse to petrol station to prove need for fuel amid Iran war

Many Buddhist temples in Thailand rely on diesel-powered furnaces for cremations

The Independent UK

Should you choose a plug-in hybrid or a fully electric car? Here’s my expert view

DRIVESMART: With fuel prices rising, electric vehicles editor Steve Fowler explores whether a plug-in hybrid could be the smarter step before going fully electric

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5 SUVs Trust for a 3000KM Road Trip in India

A long road. No fixed plan. Just you and your car. Sounds exciting, right? But here’s the truth on a 3,000 km journey across India, your car isn’t just a vehicle it becomes your lifeline. One breakdown, one uncomfortable seat, one wrong choice and the entire experience can change. The…

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The Independent UK

Voices: As energy costs soar, Rachel Reeves is now the price-gouging queen

COMMENT: The chancellor dismisses sharp rises at the petrol pumps and in our energy bills as ‘global turbulence’ – but her bad policy choices have left consumers exposed to market shock, says Kemi Badenoch: she should give drivers a break by abandoning her planned fuel duty hike, and help householders…

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Petrol, Diesel Prices Remain Unchanged Despite Global Oil Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving the US-Iran conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, global crude oil prices have surged to around $120 per barrel. While many countries have responded with fuel price hikes or rationing measures, India has so far managed to shield…

The Guardian - AU

Fuel excise halved and a national security plan: what Labor’s changes mean for the price of your petrol

In the short term, Australians should save about 26c a litre at the pump but analysts warn there may be more action required if the energy crisis worsens

The Guardian - AU

Did Anthony Albanese just cement a third interest rate hike in May by cutting the fuel excise?

Injecting $1.5bn via petrol subsidies into an inflated economy may change things for the Reserve Bank board at its next meeting

The Conversation

Government slashes fuel excise, heavy vehicles charge for 3 months at cost of $2.55 billion

The Albanese government will halve the excise on petrol and diesel and reduce the heavy vehicle road user charge to zero, both for three months, at a budget cost of $2.55 billion.

The Conversation

Australia’s rooftop solar boom left apartment residents behind. Here’s how to fix it

Most Australians now understand the basic promise of rooftop solar: lower power bills, cleaner electricity and, for some households, the option to charge an electric vehicle at home for far less than the cost of petrol.

The Guardian - UK

China’s ‘teapot’ oil refineries keep economy brewing – but surging crude prices leave them strained

The factories, which buy cheap crude and turn it into fuel, are struggling as higher oil prices threaten their razor-sharp margins

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