Fuel costs to creep up as states back excise return Drivers will pay 16 cents a litre more for petrol and diesel from July as battles over taxes on fuel open up on multiple fronts. AAP · Jun 22
Russia pauses fuel sales as Ukrainian strikes kill several, wound dozens in Crimea A massive Ukrainian barrage in Russian-occupied Crimea killed at least four people and wounded dozens, Moscow-backed authorities there said Sunday, adding that fuel sales at Crimean petrol stations were suspended. Ukraine said it targeted military and energy facilities in Crimea – Moscow's key logistics base for its four-year military offensive… France 24 · Jun 21
Russian-occupied Crimea suspends petrol sales amid fuel crisis Kyiv's targeting of Russia's energy industry has sparked a major fuel crisis in Crimea, with long queues for petrol stations and limited supply. Euronews · Jun 21
Petrol prices in Australia are now lower than before the Iran war began. Is the oil crisis over and what happens next? Fuel suppliers outside the Middle East have proved to be much more flexible than analysts expected – and China surprised everyone The Guardian - AU · Jun 20
Fuel crisis and war costs: Bank of Russia flags risks of faster inflation Analysts and businesses had expected a sharper key rate cut, but inflationary risks are holding back monetary easing, which the Russian regulator gingerly links to the war. Euronews · Jun 20
More fuel relief for motorists with halfway measure Motorists will receive an extended discount on fuel but the savings will be lower as the government weighs budget costs against higher bowser prices. AAP · Jun 20
No real spike in petrol, diesel prices in India despite global crude oil market volatility: Hardeep Singh Puri Addressing a press conference during his visit to Sonbhadra as part of the Centre's campaign marking 12 years of the Narendra Modi government, Puri further said that Sonbhadra in Uttar Pradesh is shedding its image of being a backward region and is moving towards becoming a model district. The Economic Times · Jun 20
'Male Karen' Robert Buckner Loses Job But Will Not Face Charges After Calling Police on Solo Dad Taking Daughters Into Women's Bathroom A viral confrontation at an Alabama petrol station between Robert Buckner and a father using a women's restroom with his daughters has sparked national debate, leading to Buckner's job loss but no charges. International Business Times UK · Jun 19
Electric is the new normal as growing secondhand EV market helps Australian car buyers shift gear Lower-cost Chinese brands entered the market, the oil crisis pushed up petrol prices, and now a third of all car sales are EV or hybrid The Guardian - AU · Jun 19
What could US-Iran peace deal mean for UK household costs? The impact on petrol and food prices, energy bills and mortgages if the truce holds and strait of Hormuz reopens The Guardian - UK · Jun 19
Government may lift fuel-supply safeguards once West Asia crisis abates: Official India plans to ease emergency energy measures as global tensions subside. These steps were taken to ensure fuel availability amid West Asia conflicts. An interim agreement between the US and Iran could normalize shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. This will significantly benefit India, a major energy importer. The government… The Economic Times · Jun 18
HPCL's Rajasthan refinery restarts key crude unit after April fire Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd's joint venture refinery in Rajasthan has restarted its crude distillation unit after a fire in April. This restart allows for a phased ramp-up of fuel production. Key products like diesel, LPG, and petcoke are already being produced. Petrol production is expected next week. The refinery is… The Economic Times · Jun 18
10 Photos of 'Solo Dad' Tyler Brodsky After Going Viral for Taking Daughters Into Women's Bathroom Tyler Brodsky's decision to use a women's restroom with his daughters during a road trip sparked a viral debate on parenting and public bathroom options. International Business Times UK · Jun 18
Who Is Robert Buckner? Angry Customer Calls Police on Solo Dad Taking Daughters Into Women's Bathroom A father's decision to assist his daughters in a women's restroom at a petrol station sparked a viral debate on parenting challenges and public restroom use, involving businessman Robert Buckner. International Business Times UK · Jun 18
The Economic Times · Jun 18 India to allow import of 3.78 lakh UK cars at concessional duty in first 15 years of trade pact India will allow imports of up to 3.78 lakh conventional-engine passenger cars from the UK at concessional duties under a new trade pact starting July 15. Import duties will fall from 110% to 10% with quotas, while Indian electric and hybrid cars will gain duty-free access to the UK market…
The Economic Times · Jun 18 Does E20 petrol attract ants due to sugar residue? Here's what you need to know India mandates E20 petrol from April 1, 2026. Viral claims suggest E20 attracts ants due to sugar. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) refutes this, calling it baseless. Fuel-grade ethanol undergoes purification, removing sugars. Denaturants in ethanol repel insects. BPCL confirms E20 petrol does not attract ants or insects around fuel…
The Conversation · Jun 18 Halving the fuel tax was a bad idea – and it shouldn’t be extended. There’s a fairer alternative The federal government’s cut to the fuel excise is due to expire at the end of June, meaning the cost of filling up a 65-litre petrol vehicle could rise by about A$19 from July 1.
The Times of India · Jun 17 Between West Asia crisis and heatwave: Pakistan bikers risk lives to smuggle Iranian fuel Motorbike riders in Pakistan's Balochistan province are risking extreme heat, armed conflict and deadly accidents to transport smuggled Iranian fuel across the country, as higher oil prices linked to the recent Iran-Israel conflict boost demand for cheaper petrol and diesel.
The Times of India · Jun 17 Customer calls police on Oklahoma father who accompanied his two young daughters to women's washroom; confrontation caught on video A routine stop at a petrol station during a family road trip turned into a heated confrontation for an Oklahoma father after another customer called police because he took his two young daughters into a women’s restroom.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17 Jaguar Land Rover to make more hybrid cars in US sales push Drive to appeal to wealthy Americans is part of pivot away from previously announced all-electric strategy
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17 ‘Petrol on the fire’: Sikhs in UK reconsider Reform support over response to Henry Nowak murder Recent success among Sikh voters in doubt after party’s proposed kirpan ban adds to sense of racist scapegoating
Evening Standard · Jun 17 Where inflation eased in May – and where it accelerated The biggest upward pressure on inflation last month came from air fares.
The Economic Times · Jun 17 BMW rolls out MINI Countryman C locally with introductory price of Rs 47.5 lakh BMW Group India has launched the locally assembled petrol-powered MINI Countryman C at an introductory price of Rs 47.50 lakh. This move to local manufacturing makes the premium crossover more competitive. The new variant features a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and is built on the UKL2 platform.
The Economic Times · Jun 17 Mercedes beats Maruti in mileage: Luxury car maker launches new S-Class that delivers 32.2 kmpl average The 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has arrived in India, boasting an impressive claimed fuel efficiency of 32.2 kmpl with its new plug-in hybrid powertrain. This luxury sedan, featuring a 3.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and electric motor, surpasses many mass-market vehicles in mileage. The updated S-Class also introduces design enhancements and advanced interior…
Evening Standard · Jun 16 Pair handed extended sentences for petrol bomb attack in gang war Richard Ordish, 19, and Kurtis Young, 42, admitted attempted murder.