US fossil fuel firm sues insurer for refusing to cover climate lawsuit Aloha Petroleum’s case against AIG could set precedent as to whether firms are protected against climate damage claims The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2022
Issa brothers-owned Asda 'in £450m bid for Co-op's petrol stations' Asda was taken over by the Lancashire-based Issa brothers and TDR Capital last year Birmingham Post · Aug 30, 2022
Alleged killer claimed to be British royal A man accused of pouring petrol over a 65-year-old housemate before setting him alight had claimed to be a British royal, a court has heard. AAP · Aug 30, 2022
Losses on petrol, LPG end; continue to incur loss on diesel sales: BPCL chairman ‘Global prices volatile, unable to pass on volatility’ The Hindu · Aug 29, 2022
New energy price cap to make charging electric car more expensive than petrol When the new energy price cap comes into effect on October 1, charging an electric vehicle could be more expensive than filling up a car with petrol experts have warned Glasgow Live · Aug 29, 2022
Petrol prices rebound to four-week high Fuel prices have crept up to a four-week high, with motorists paying just shy of $1.80 a litre on average. AAP · Aug 29, 2022
Jharkhand: Girl who was set on fire in Dumka succumbs to injuries; accused held Accused Shahrukh poured petrol on her and set her ablaze on August 23. She was set on fire in a case of unrequited love. Full story on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Aug 29, 2022
Have we seen the last of $2 petrol for a while? Average fuel prices in Australian capital cities remain well below the peaks seen in March and June. Recent data reveal fuel is around 30-35 cents per litre lower than the highs of two months ago. As of last week, the average price of 95 octane unleaded across eight capitals stood… The Conversation · Aug 29, 2022
'Deep rooted anger': Oil drilling protesters cause a stir at Shell petrol station "If you're in a hole you first stop digging" Manchester Evening News · Aug 28, 2022
Energy price cap rise to make charging electric cars more expensive than petrol Those who plug their EVs in at home will pay a higher price from October Wales Online · Aug 27, 2022
The cheapest spots to buy petrol in every county in Ireland today as fears mount prices may go above €2 a litre again The cost of fuel is expected to rise again after falling back in recent weeks Irish Mirror · Aug 27, 2022
Hunt is on for massive £1billion lottery winner as no one steps up to claim prize One month after the lucky winning ticket was purchased from a petrol station the Mega Millions jackpot still remains unclaimed despite it being the largest ever prize won in Illinois, US Daily Mirror · Aug 26, 2022
Food, Fuel Shortages Hit Tunisian Shops Some Tunisian shops are rationing goods including cooking oil, sugar and butter, while big queues have hit petrol stations amid a fuel shortage as the government navigates a looming crisis in public finances. Some grocery shops have restricted customers to single packs of items in short supply, while queues outside… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 26, 2022
Petrol station owner taking on supermarkets in fuel price war as boss aims to be cheapest in region Robin Bawa of Gulf, Burnpark Services, has been aiming to keep his prices lower than the likes of Tesco just up the road. Daily Record · Aug 26, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2022 Co-op in talks to sell 130 petrol stations in effort to reduce debts Should £450m deal go ahead, it would be latest in period of flux in ownership of Britain’s forecourts
Wales Online · Aug 26, 2022 Electric vehicle owners will be badly hit by energy price cap rise, RAC warns EVs have soared in popularity ahead of the ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans in the UK from 2030
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2022 Just Stop Oil protesters blockade central London petrol stations Environmental activists stage sit-down protests, blocking entrances and gluing themselves to pumps
Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2022 Watch: Just Stop Oil activists smash pumps in west London Climate group Just Stop Oil said 51 of its supporters are disrupting seven petrol stations across London.In some locations, activists rendered fuel pumps unusable by breaking their display glass or covering them with spray paint.At others they blocked access by sitting on the road with banners.The action started at around…
Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2022 Just Stop Oil block seven London petrol stations during rush hour More than 50 eco-warriors from Just Stop Oil have blocked service stations and smashed up petrol pumps across west and central London.
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022 Liz Truss vows ‘decisive action’ on soaring energy bills – but does not commit to extra payments Tory frontrunner acknowledges the strain is ‘clear’
The New Daily · Aug 25, 2022 Market wrap: Crude oil price continues to climb, dragging petrol with it Meanwhile, the ASX200 eased ahead as traders digested a busy week of earnings reports as corporate Australia negotiates higher costs and interest rates.
Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2022 Watch: Moment journalist is arrested by mistake as part of the Just Stop Oil protests This is the moment an award-winning photographer is arrested by Surrey Police after mistaking him for Just Stop Oil eco-warriors who destroyed a petrol station on the M25.Captured on his dashcam Peter Macdiarmid, 57, is led back to his car so he can lock it up before being taken in…
Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2022 Moment award-winning journalist Peter Macdiarmid arrested after police mistake him for Just Stop Oil activist Surrey Police said the 57-year-old had since been ‘de-arrested’ and defended their actions at the M25 eco-protest
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022 Dozens arrested after M25 fuel pumps damaged Climate group Just Stop Oil targetted Clacket Lane services eastbound and westbound, Kent; Cobham services, Surrey; and Thurrock services, Essex.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2022 Just Stop Oil protesters block service stations on M25 in second day of action Environmental activists take action at Cobham services in Surrey, Clacket Lane in Kent and Thurrock in Essex