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US Petrol Prices Hit Four-Year High? Reports Claim Gridlock Over Reopening of Strait of Hormuz Sent Cost to $4.18 a Gallon

US petrol prices have surged to a four-year high due to geopolitical tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global oil supply and consumer costs.

International Business Times UK

‘You can see why I love this car’: even amid a fuel crisis some Australian drivers can fill up for $60

Carl Camilleri is one of a dwindling number of owners of LPG-fuelled cars. As petrol and diesel prices go through the roof, they are sparking a dose of Australian car industry nostalgia

The Guardian - AU

‘Stealing from a family-run business’: Truck driver nabs $3,000 in fuel from petrol station in Sydney

A service station owner in Sydney has been left angry after a truck driver allegedly filled up multiple tanks and drove off without paying, stealing almost $3,000 worth of fuel in one incident.

The Times of India

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At least 12 injured after BMW crashes into Bangkok petrol station KFC

Police questioning 36-year-old Chinese driver

The Independent UK

Ghana’s fuel payment strategy works for now: how to fix longer term problems

Ghana introduced a new payment arrangement for petroleum imports in 2023, using gold instead of scarce US dollars. The policy was designed to ease pressure on the cedi by reducing the need for upfront dollar purchases to settle fuel import bills.

The Conversation

12 injured by queue-jumper at city petrol station

Twelve people were injured when a BMW M5 car crashed into a KFC store at a petrol station on Sukhumvit 62 Road in Bangkok

Bangkok Post

New research challenges belief plug-in hybrids cost less to buy than EVs

Phevs, which combine an electric motor with a petrol or diesel engine, are often believed to be cheaper than pure electric vehicles

The Independent UK

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Europe fuel prices before the Iran war and after the ceasefire: Where did they rise most?

Fuel prices in Europe rose rapidly following the US–Israel strike on Iran and peaked shortly afterwards. While prices declined moderately after the ceasefire, both diesel and petrol remain notably higher than pre-strike levels.

Euronews

Impact on inflation from fuel price hike to be revealed

The first inflation figures since the Iran war started, causing petrol prices to skyrocket, will give clues on its cost - with home-buyers watching closely.

AAP

High petrol prices are fuelling interest in EVs. Here’s how this could bring down electricity bills

With oil prices skyrocketing following the US and Israel’s bombing of Iran, and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, motorists around the world have been looking for ways to save money.

The Conversation

How public car chargers became cheaper than filling up with petrol or diesel

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The Independent UK

Public electric car charging now cheaper than petrol due to rising fuel prices

The sharp rise in the cost of petrol and diesel due to the war in Iran is part of the reason behind the shift

The Independent UK

Anzac Day 2026 trading hours: what’s open and what’s closed across Australia?

Will Woolworths, Coles or Bunnings be open? Pharmacies and petrol stations will remain open on Saturday across much of Australia, with supermarket trading hours varying by state

The Guardian - AU

Badenoch vows to ‘end blanket 20mph schemes’ for drivers as Tories aim to ‘get Britain moving again’

The Conservative leader also pledged to reverse fuel duty hikes and scrap the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars

The Independent UK

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Euronews

EV sales spike nearly 50% in the EU in March amid Iran war energy fears

EV growth in the EU is accelerating as Iran war disruption to the Strait of Hormuz tightens global oil and gas supplies, driving fuel price volatility.

Evening Standard

Ministers refuse to confirm secret fuel price briefings over panic buying fears

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said it could ‘neither confirm nor deny’ whether briefing notes had been produced.

TechRadar

Good news, EV buyers — the average price of electric cars just undercut petrol for the first time ever

The case for buying an EV over a petrol car is now even stronger as new data reveals a significant shift.

AAP

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.

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AAP

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.

The Independent UK

‘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

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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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The Independent UK

Luxury hotel owner offers to foot British tourists’ petrol bills

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

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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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