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'Permanent High Point': Did Fuel Stations Overcharge Australians Amid Middle East Conflict?

The NRMA has accused some fuel stations of jacking up prices during the Middle East conflict and warned that record-high fuel costs in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane may now represent a 'permanent high point'.

International Business Times UK

There’s never been a better time to switch to an EV – just ask this reformed petrolhead

DRIVESMART: With fuel costs climbing, electric vehicles editor Steve Fowler – a former petrolhead – shares why now is the perfect time to consider the switch from petrol to electric

The Independent UK

Replacing 1m petrol cars with EVs could cut Australia’s reliance on foreign fuel by 1bn litres a year

Electric vehicles reduce exposure to global oil price shocks and shift energy consumption to electricity largely produced domestically, expert says

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Fuel price surge continues as diesel reaches 160.3p per litre

Diesel is at its most expensive level since November 2023.

Evening Standard

Average petrol station fuel price revealed as diesel reaches 160.3p per litre

The escalating conflict has driven global oil prices

The Independent UK

Global oil hits $105 per barrel: Could UAE petrol prices jump to Dh3.80–Dh4 per litre in April?

Global oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel due to escalating Middle East tensions, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz. This volatility directly impacts fuel costs for UAE residents, with prices expected to rise if crude remains high. Other GCC nations also face potential price adjustments, though subsidies offer…

The Times of India

Dozens of petrol stations around Australia run out of fuel as panic-buying continues

NRMA says record-high fuel may be here to stay in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane after prices soared early in the Middle East conflict

The Guardian - AU

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Trump's war in Iran means day to day life will become tougher for all of us

British families face higher petrol prices, higher utility prices and higher borrowing costs.

Evening Standard

Fuel tax cut urged to avoid fruit 'rotting on trees'

As some country towns face major petrol shortages, pressure is mounting on the federal government to intervene to bring down fuel prices.

AAP

BoM forecasts high chance of cyclone forming in Coral Sea – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Electric vehicles could soon be cheaper than petrol cars in Africa – if financing barriers fall

The cost of electric vehicles (EVs) has long looked like a barrier to adoption in Africa. Most researchers didn’t expect battery power to become affordable enough to replace petrol or diesel on the continent before 2040.

The Conversation

Motoring group puts brakes on city fuel ration push

As concerns rise over the cost to the economy of rising fuel prices, a key motoring body warns against a proposal to quarantine petrol and diesel for regions.

AAP

‘Daylight robbery’: M1 drivers boggle at the rising price of fuel

Woodall services near Sheffield is now one of the UK’s most expensive pit stops, with petrol at 172.9p a litre

The Guardian - UK

‘You’ve got to be able to laugh at yourself’: Jamie Oliver stars in video for CMAT’s The Jamie Oliver Petrol Station

The TV chef wondered what he’d done to prompt CMAT’s indie epic about losing the plot at the sight of his face – but once he got her ‘tragicomedy of misdirected anger’, he was ‘100% in’ to drum in the video

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A fuel crisis is looming — here’s how much owning an EV could save you

Experts predict that we could see an increase in EV adoption as gas prices continue to increase.

AAP

Postcode where more drivers plug into electric car cuts

More than 100,000 Australians have taken advantage of the federal government's tax exemption for electric vehicles but households in one location are most keen.

Evening Standard

Where to get the cheapest petrol in London - as one filling station sells unleaded for LESS than £1.30-a-litre

A price comparison site analyses the cost at different fuel stations throughout the capital and beyond

Evening Standard

Ministers warn petrol retailers against ‘unfair practices’

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband called in forecourt operators in response to the Middle East crisis.

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AAP

Fuel stockpile topped up as minister says supply secure

Australia has stockpiled more than a month's supply of fuel and is as "prepared as possible" as the war in the Middle East continues to impact global supply,

The Guardian - UK

UK petrol retailers claim ‘inflammatory language’ of ministers led to staff abuse

Trade body attends meeting with Rachel Reeves, hours after saying it was pulling out over suggestions of price gouging

Evening Standard

Fuel row explodes as Reeves accused of inciting abuse of petrol station staff with 'rip-off' warning

The Government hit back stressing the Chancellor was only telling petrol retailers to ensure motorists get a ‘fair deal at the pump’

Evening Standard

Petrol retailer group criticises ‘inflammatory language’ as staff face abuse

The Petrol Retailers Association had threatened to pull out of a meeting with Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.

International Business Times UK

How the Iran War Could Quietly Drain Your Bank Account?

Explore how rising global tensions, particularly involving Iran, are impacting UK households. Discover the ripple effects on fuel prices, mortgage rates, energy bills, and inflation, and learn how these changes could affect your everyday expenses.

Evening Standard

Petrol retailer group accuses ministers of inciting abuse towards workers

The Petrol Retailers Association has withdrawn from the meeting with Chancellor Rachel Reeves over ‘inflammatory language’ concerns.

The Independent UK

Petrol retailers say ministers’ use of ‘inflammatory language’ may have led to abuse of forecourt workers

The trade body’s explosive intervention came after Rachel Reeves asked the competition watchdog to crack down on ‘rip-off’ fuel prices as the Iran war continues to escalate

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