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Europe fuel prices before the Iran war and after the ceasefire: Where did they rise most?

Fuel prices in Europe rose rapidly following the US–Israel strike on Iran and peaked shortly afterwards. While prices declined moderately after the ceasefire, both diesel and petrol remain notably higher than pre-strike levels.

Euronews

Impact on inflation from fuel price hike to be revealed

The first inflation figures since the Iran war started, causing petrol prices to skyrocket, will give clues on its cost - with home-buyers watching closely.

AAP

High petrol prices are fuelling interest in EVs. Here’s how this could bring down electricity bills

With oil prices skyrocketing following the US and Israel’s bombing of Iran, and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, motorists around the world have been looking for ways to save money.

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How public car chargers became cheaper than filling up with petrol or diesel

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The Independent UK

Public electric car charging now cheaper than petrol due to rising fuel prices

The sharp rise in the cost of petrol and diesel due to the war in Iran is part of the reason behind the shift

The Independent UK

Anzac Day 2026 trading hours: what’s open and what’s closed across Australia?

Will Woolworths, Coles or Bunnings be open? Pharmacies and petrol stations will remain open on Saturday across much of Australia, with supermarket trading hours varying by state

The Guardian - AU

Badenoch vows to ‘end blanket 20mph schemes’ for drivers as Tories aim to ‘get Britain moving again’

The Conservative leader also pledged to reverse fuel duty hikes and scrap the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars

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EV sales spike nearly 50% in the EU in March amid Iran war energy fears

EV growth in the EU is accelerating as Iran war disruption to the Strait of Hormuz tightens global oil and gas supplies, driving fuel price volatility.

Euronews

Ministers refuse to confirm secret fuel price briefings over panic buying fears

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said it could ‘neither confirm nor deny’ whether briefing notes had been produced.

Evening Standard

Good news, EV buyers — the average price of electric cars just undercut petrol for the first time ever

The case for buying an EV over a petrol car is now even stronger as new data reveals a significant shift.

TechRadar

Australia has more fuel in tank than before Iran war

As the repercussions of the US-led war on Iran continue and a crucial oil corridor remains effectively closed, Australia has topped up its fuel supply.

AAP

Caveat empty: car buyers beware fuel and range promises

Road tests show most vehicles are using more petrol, diesel or electricity than advertised, with one hybrid SUV using almost 30 per cent more fuel.

AAP

‘Fuel theft has cost my petrol station £2,000 since Iran war started – my family can’t carry on like this’

Family-run petrol stations are suffering significantly as fuel theft rises by nearly 30 per cent

The Independent UK

How Ireland’s war-driven fuel blockades revealed the true cost of Europe’s oil addiction

Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran could speed the EU’s green revolution – if panicking governments can hold their nerve on clean energy

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How organised gangs are stealing fuel as petrol prices surge

Organised gangs are increasingly stealing petrol and diesel from forecourts by filling large plastic containers hidden in vans, with the stolen fuel believed to be resold on the black market. Forecourt Eye reported a significant surge in fuel theft, with incidents increasing by 13% and the volume of fuel stolen…

The Independent UK

Luxury UK hotel will contribute towards tourists’ petrol amid price hikes

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Luxury hotel owner offers to foot British tourists’ petrol bills

‘We’re doing what airlines won’t’, said the St Moritz Hotel

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5 SUVs Under ₹10 Lakh That Feel Like Premium Cars

What if you could drive an SUV that feels premium without stretching your budget? It sounds unlikely at first. Most people assume that style, safety, and advanced features only come with a ₹15–20 lakh price tag. That’s been the belief for years. But things are changing. Today, several budget SUVs…

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Evening Standard

Which items saw a jump in inflation in March – and where did it ease?

The annual rate of inflation for petrol is now at its highest since May 2024, while diesel is at its highest level since February 2023.

The Independent UK

UK inflation: The items that jumped – and fell – in price in March

Inflation has primarily been driven by a sharp increase in petrol, diesel, and air fares

Euronews

Europe is subsidising its way into a deeper energy crisis

Energy crisis: Governments should replace blanket tax cuts and price caps with direct income transfers for vulnerable households, liquidity support and non-earmarked tax credits for exposed sectors, writes Judith Arnal, State Economist in Spain, in an opinion piece for Euronews.

5 important things no one tells you about switching to a cordless lawn mower

What to expect when swapping petrol for cordless

The Guardian - AU

Takeaway coffee sales plunge as fuel and living costs dent Australian spending. Is the economy next?

The trend has been accelerated by the US-Israel war on Iran, leaving households – and cafe owners – glum, surveys suggest

International Business Times UK

When Will Gas Prices Go Down? Experts Warn Relief May Take Months

US petrol prices remain high due to geopolitical tensions and supply concerns. Analysts predict gradual relief as market conditions stabilize.

The Conversation

As the world faces yet another crisis, why are leaders still resisting remote work?

At 9pm, shops, restaurants and cafes go dark across the city of Cairo, where a stringent curfew has been imposed to mitigate the energy shock triggered by the conflict in the Gulf. The measure may prove difficult to enforce among people accustomed to long, convivial evenings, but the outlook is…

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