DARK SECRETS: 34 | Vintage Vibes

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

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.

AAP · Apr 17

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.

International Business Times UK · 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 Guardian - AU · 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 Conversation · 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 Independent UK · 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

The Guardian - AU · Apr 16

Fresh fuel supply fears hosed down after refinery blaze

Australia will lean more heavily on fuel imports after a fire caused by a suspected gas leak ripped through one of the nation's two oil refineries.

AAP · Apr 15