London drivers can check prices at nearby fuel stations on Google Maps for first time Google Maps is now displaying the price of petrol and diesel when a user searches for a nearby forecourt on the app Evening Standard · Oct 8
Pakistan EVs To Surge: fuel costs speed up 30% target; new auto policy may add tax breaks Pakistan expects to achieve its electric-vehicle adoption target ahead of schedule as surging oil prices make the shift away from petrol-powered vehicles increasingly attractive, a senior government official said. The Times of India · Oct 8
Live UK petrol prices to be shown on Google Maps for first time The announcement comes as diesel prices continue to hit record highs The Independent UK · Oct 7
Tesco Shoppers Can Get 8P off a Litre of Fuel After a £60 Shop Until 18 October Tesco is offering shoppers 8p off each litre of petrol or diesel after a qualifying £60 in-store purchase, with savings capped at £8 per fuel transaction. International Business Times UK · Oct 7
500 UK supermarkets are offering discounted petrol this October. Here’s how to claim Fuel analysis by the RAC showed that diesel has risen to a record of 200.01p a litre The Independent UK · Oct 7
Buying an EV for the First Time? 7 Things You Should Check For a first-time EV buyer, the biggest questions are often simple ones. Where will you charge it? How far will it actually go? What happens on a long trip? And what does the battery warranty really cover? Before you book your first electric car, check these seven things. 1. Check… MyLifeXP · Oct 7
Petrol margins turn positive as OMC fuel marketing losses ease in Q2FY27: Report Fuel marketing losses of state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) narrowed sharply in the September quarter, helped by lower crude oil prices and the full impact of retail fuel price hikes, according to Emkay Research. The Economic Times · Oct 7
‘Fuel thieves think they’ve got away from my petrol station – then I chase them in my car’ Exclusive data shared with The Independent shows thefts and motorists declaring no means of payment for diesel at UK forecourts rose by a fifth in a year The Independent UK · Oct 7
Republicans continue to slide in US polls, four weeks before midterm elections Four weeks before the November 3 US midterm elections, Republicans trail Democrats by 9.6 points on the generic ballot in analyst Nate Silver’s midterm forecast model. The Conversation · Oct 6
Electric vehicles surge ahead as petrol car sales stall Diesel and petrol-powered vehicle sales are slowing as figures show more Australians are getting behind electric and hybrid cars. AAP · Oct 6
Honda Elevate facelift 2026: Check expected features, design changes, engine and price Honda is set to launch the Elevate facelift on October 6, marking the SUV’s first mid-cycle update since its 2023 debut. The updated model is expected to receive exterior styling changes, new cabin features and additional equipment, while retaining the 1.5-litre petrol engine. Honda has already opened pre-bookings for the… The Economic Times · Oct 6
Cheap Chinese EVs could soon shake up NZ’s used car market. Are we ready? BYD’s electric Atto 1 looks much like any other modern city car. It has a five-star safety rating, a touchscreen-equipped interior and, by most accounts, is surprisingly refined to drive. The Conversation · Oct 5
Mercedes-Maybach S 580e launches in India with only 30 units on offer: Check price, full features list Mercedes-Benz India has launched the Maybach S 580e plug-in hybrid priced at Rs 3.35 crore. This model is the first plug-in hybrid in the Maybach range offered in India. It features a combination of a six-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor for enhanced performance. The luxury car provides a… The Economic Times · Oct 5
Angry Key State Voters Reportedly Revolt as Donald Trump Campaign Promises Are Moving Wrong Way Trump voters in Alaska voice frustration as petrol prices remain above $5 a gallon, adding economic pressure before the 3 November midterms. International Business Times UK · Oct 4
International Business Times UK · Oct 4 Alaskan Trump Voters Finally Express Regret Over High Petrol Costs Saying 'Like He's Just Lying' Alaskan Trump voters told MS NOW that petrol prices as high as $9 a gallon have fuelled disappointment with President Donald Trump's unfulfilled campaign promises.
The Independent UK · Oct 3 The Chinese cars taking over the UK market as September sees car sales boom Winners and losers revealed in the big new-reg month, with EVs and even diesel sales growing as petrols and hybrids slump
AAP · Oct 3 G7 fuel release won't really help us, minister says Energy Minister Chris Bowen has welcomed a Group of Seven nations' decision to release additional fuel reserves but says Australia won't really benefit.
The Economic Times · Oct 3 Nayara Energy raises petrol price by Rs 5, diesel by Rs 3 Nayara Energy has raised petrol prices by Rs 5 a litre and diesel by Rs 3 across its more than 7,000 fuel stations as higher crude and refined-product prices squeeze margins. The move could widen the price gap with state-run retailers, which have largely kept pump prices unchanged despite rising…
Evening Standard · Oct 3 'Cold-blooded' teens armed with machetes torched London restaurant leaving customers with horrific burns Two teenagers jailed for 10 years for arson attack which left diners with ‘agonising and life-changing injuries’
International Business Times UK · Oct 2 RAF Fairford Mystery Deepens After Suspect Called 999 Before Police Raids; No Bombs Found RAF Fairford investigation: a reported 999 call preceded five arrests, while police found petrol but no improvised explosive devices in three vans.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 2 Throwback to 2011: why it feels different to the last time interest rates were this high From the supermarket checkout to the petrol pump, the way price rises ripple through the economy has changed dramatically
International Business Times UK · Oct 2 'I Was a Dumbass': Trump Voters Turn on President Over High Prices and Iran War Ahead of Midterms Florida Trump voter Penny Lee says she regrets her 2024 vote and will back Democrats, as petrol prices rise and polls show doubts over the Iran war.
MyLifeXP · Oct 2 Honda Elevate Facelift Bookings Open: 5 Changes to Know Honda has started accepting bookings for its refreshed Elevate before launching the SUV in India on October 6. One can reserve the SUV at Honda dealerships by making a booking deposit of ₹21,000. The facelift will bring notable differences in the design and interiors of the SUV, but no change…
The Economic Times · Oct 2 Govt proposes tougher penalties for petroleum offences, decriminalises licence breaches The Indian government has proposed amendments to the Petroleum Act, aimed at decriminalizing regulatory breaches. Violations of petroleum licence terms may incur civil penalties instead of criminal charges, promoting a more administrative approach. However, serious offences related to public safety will still face criminal prosecution under existing laws. The draft…
Motor1 · Oct 2 Porsche Says It's Not Anti-EV. But The Gas Macan Is Coming Back Porsche's CEO outlines a mixed lineup, reviving the gas Macan and confirming no fully electric version of the 911.