5 important things no one tells you about switching to a cordless lawn mower What to expect when swapping petrol for cordless T3 · Apr 22
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 The Guardian - AU · Apr 22
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. International Business Times UK · Apr 21
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… The Conversation · Apr 21
Fuel thefts spike as petrol stations see huge increase in ‘drive-offs’ This surge coincides with a sharp rise in fuel costs since the Middle East conflict The Independent UK · Apr 21
Reignited US-Iran tensions likely to drive petrol and diesel prices higher As US representatives travel to Pakistan on Monday for a second round of talks with Iran, the lack of clarity over a possible deal is once again expected to place upward pressure on petrol and diesel prices. Euronews · Apr 20
Petrol crime surges by up to 30% since start of US-Iran war British Oil Security Syndicate warns petrol station workers to be vigilant The Independent UK · Apr 20
Truckies win fuel boost to fight dire price threat Transport workers could soon be getting more money to cover the costs of rising fuel prices from the Iran war after a decision from the workplace watchdog. AAP · Apr 20
Drivers' fuel spend finally drops as oil channel shuts Australian motorists are caught between the US and Iran as the Islamic republic backflips on a promise to reopen a critical shipping route. AAP · Apr 18
Fuel pump prices to ease amid shipping breakthrough Australians can expect petrol prices to fall further in coming weeks as oil prices ease, although volatility is expected to continue for months. AAP · Apr 18
Australia ‘prepared to provide assistance’ in the strait of Hormuz, PM says, as ‘fragile’ opening expected to ease fuel prices Anthony Albanese was in meeting of 49 countries to discuss key shipping route when news broke that Iran was reopening strait The Guardian - AU · Apr 18
New electric vehicles are now cheaper than petrol cars for first time New electric vehicles (EVs) are now cheaper to purchase than petrol models for the first time, according to analysis by online vehicle marketplace Autotrader. The average price of a new electric car is £42,620, which is £785 less than a new petrol car, priced at £43,405. This price difference is… The Independent UK · Apr 17
Average new UK electric car price is now lower than petrol vehicles Autotrader says average EV cost is £785 cheaper, in an important milestone in the move away from fossil fuels The Guardian - UK · Apr 17
UK fuel prices finally drop for first time since start of Iran war The drop in petrol prices offers ‘relief for drivers’ after 46 consecutive days of rising costs The Independent UK · Apr 17
AAP · Apr 17 Men arrested for allegedly stealing 1000 litres of fuel Two men accused of pinching 1000 litres of petrol have been arrested and charged as fuel prices remain sky high.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 17 Fuel prices fall despite Geelong refinery blaze as Albanese says facility production has slipped by 40% Prime minister says Corio refinery fire will not push Australia into stage 3 restrictions, despite reduced production of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel
International Business Times UK · Apr 16 Trump Dismisses High Fuel Costs: 'Everything Is Doing Really Well' Despite $4 Petrol Price President Trump downplays high fuel costs, emphasizing economic resilience and geopolitical priorities, despite ongoing financial pressures on American households.
International Business Times UK · Apr 16 Karoline Leavitt Claimed Gas Prices Are Down Under Trump While Americans Are Paying Nearly a Dollar More at the Pump Karoline Leavitt's claim of falling gas prices is contradicted by AAA data showing a rise since Operation Epic Fury began, as Treasury Secretary Bessent defends the administration.
Evening Standard · Apr 16 Judgment reserved after trial of three men accused of murdering Lyra McKee The non-jury trial of the trio started at Belfast Crown Court almost two years ago.
International Business Times UK · Apr 16 Gas Prices May Not Hit $3 Until September, Treasury Chief Bessent Warns He's 'Watching' Gas Stations Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says $3 gas could arrive between June and September, warning the Trump administration plans to monitor gas stations. Stay updated on energy costs and petrol prices.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 16 Afternoon Update: Victorian fuel price fears after refinery blaze; One Nation’s SA seat recount; and how to breathe Petrol production affected at Viva plant in Corio as mayor calls blaze ‘unprecedented’
The Conversation · Apr 16 What does the Geelong refinery fire reveal about Australia’s fuel supplies? Late on Wednesday, Victorian firefighters were called to a large fire at Viva Energy Group’s oil refinery in Corio, a suburb of Geelong. The blaze is believed to have been an equipment failure. Thankfully, no-one was injured.
The Independent UK · Apr 16 ‘Unprecedented’ fire at Australian oil refinery threatens already dwindling petrol supplies Supplying around half of Victoria’s fuel and 10 per cent nationally, the refinery processes about 120,000 barrels of oil per day
The Guardian - AU · Apr 16 Albanese cuts fuel diplomacy mission short to rush to Geelong as Bowen calls oil refinery fire ‘a setback’ Some petrol stations may see short-term outages and energy experts warn Victorian fuel prices could spike up to 20 cents a litre
The Guardian - AU · Apr 16 Geelong oil refinery fire: what we know so far Viva Energy oil refinery at Corio, one of just two remaining in Australia, supplies about 50% of Victoria’s fuel and 10% of the whole country’s