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Caveat empty: car buyers beware fuel and range promises

Road tests show most vehicles are using more petrol, diesel or electricity than advertised, with one hybrid SUV using almost 30 per cent more fuel.

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Australia has more fuel in tank than before Iran war

As the repercussions of the US-led war on Iran continue and a crucial oil corridor remains effectively closed, Australia has topped up its fuel supply.

AAP

‘Fuel theft has cost my petrol station £2,000 since Iran war started – my family can’t carry on like this’

Family-run petrol stations are suffering significantly as fuel theft rises by nearly 30 per cent

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How Ireland’s war-driven fuel blockades revealed the true cost of Europe’s oil addiction

Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran could speed the EU’s green revolution – if panicking governments can hold their nerve on clean energy

The Guardian - UK

How organised gangs are stealing fuel as petrol prices surge

Organised gangs are increasingly stealing petrol and diesel from forecourts by filling large plastic containers hidden in vans, with the stolen fuel believed to be resold on the black market. Forecourt Eye reported a significant surge in fuel theft, with incidents increasing by 13% and the volume of fuel stolen…

The Independent UK

Luxury UK hotel will contribute towards tourists’ petrol amid price hikes

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Luxury hotel owner offers to foot British tourists’ petrol bills

‘We’re doing what airlines won’t’, said the St Moritz Hotel

The Independent UK

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5 SUVs Under ₹10 Lakh That Feel Like Premium Cars

What if you could drive an SUV that feels premium without stretching your budget? It sounds unlikely at first. Most people assume that style, safety, and advanced features only come with a ₹15–20 lakh price tag. That’s been the belief for years. But things are changing. Today, several budget SUVs…

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UK inflation: The items that jumped – and fell – in price in March

Inflation has primarily been driven by a sharp increase in petrol, diesel, and air fares

The Independent UK

Which items saw a jump in inflation in March – and where did it ease?

The annual rate of inflation for petrol is now at its highest since May 2024, while diesel is at its highest level since February 2023.

Evening Standard

Europe is subsidising its way into a deeper energy crisis

Energy crisis: Governments should replace blanket tax cuts and price caps with direct income transfers for vulnerable households, liquidity support and non-earmarked tax credits for exposed sectors, writes Judith Arnal, State Economist in Spain, in an opinion piece for Euronews.

Euronews

5 important things no one tells you about switching to a cordless lawn mower

What to expect when swapping petrol for cordless

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

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.

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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 Independent UK

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

Euronews

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.

The Independent UK

Petrol crime surges by up to 30% since start of US-Iran war

British Oil Security Syndicate warns petrol station workers to be vigilant

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AAP

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.

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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

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.

The Guardian - AU

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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

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

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