The Latest Breaking News from Petrol

Signs point to bumpy road for motorists in fuel crisis

Higher fuel prices could be just weeks away as conflict in the Middle East drags on, with the nation's leaders committing to further crisis talks.

AAP · Apr 28

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 · Apr 28

‘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 · Apr 27

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 · Apr 26

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 · Apr 26

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 · Apr 26

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 · Apr 24

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

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The Independent UK · Apr 24

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 · Apr 24

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 · Apr 24