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‘Payment expected within seven days’: New Zealand doctor invoices US embassy for rising petrol costs

Shane Dunphy sends bill for almost $3,000, along with letter saying ‘The USA is responsible for this and therefore should be held accountable’

The Guardian - AU

Fuel prices to fall another 5.7 cents a litre after states and Canberra strike GST deal

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese announces GST revenue on fuel sales to be used to reduce fuel costs by a combined 32 cents a litre

The Guardian - AU

Is free public transport a good idea? It depends on who gets on board

Petrol prices in Australia have risen sharply over the past six weeks. In early February, prices in major cities were around 160–180 cents per litre. By mid-March, they had increased to approximately 230–240 cents per litre.

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UK drivers hit with record monthly increase in fuel prices sparked by Iran war

The RAC said the average price of a litre of petrol and diesel at UK forecourts rose by 20p and 40p respectively in March

The Independent UK

Fuel shortages spark long queues at petrol stations in Johannesburg

Motorists lined up at petrol stations in Johannesburg as fuel shortages and supply limits caused disruptions and raised concerns over rising costs.

Euronews

Servos under the pump over prices as cost cuts kick in

After criticising Anthony Albanese for making a national televised speech on the fuel crisis, Angus Taylor has made an address to attack the government.

AAP

US Gas Price Map: States With the Biggest Hikes Since the Iran War Began

Discover how rising tensions in the Middle East are driving up petrol prices across the US, impacting drivers and sparking political debates over gas taxes. Learn which states are hit hardest and explore potential relief measures.

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Drivers urged to drive 10% slower to ‘improve fuel efficiency’ as prices rise amid Iran war

Motorists have also been advised to avoid “continuous harsh braking” by anticipating traffic lights, roundabouts and changing traffic flow

The Independent UK

The country that could be the first to run out of fuel due to US-Iran war

Bangladesh, a country of 175 million people that relies heavily on imports for its energy needs, is imposing fuel rationing and closing universities as anxiety grows over reserves running out altogether. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports

The Independent UK

Brazil's 5% Gas Hike vs. America's 30% Surge: How a 50-Year Sugarcane Bet Shielded It From the Iran Oil Shock

How Brazil's sugarcane ethanol program leads in energy independence and biofuel innovation. Discover why countries like the UK are paying attention and how this model can boost global energy security.

International Business Times UK

EV leasing could save drivers over £1,300 a year as fuel prices rise

New analysis finds electric cars cheaper to lease and run than petrol equivalents – even more so amid volatile oil markets

The Independent UK

Track Australia’s fuel prices, service station outages and shipments in charts

How much fuel does Australia have left today, and when could we run out? Check how much petrol and diesel prices have risen near you in Sydney, Melbourne and across the country

The Guardian - AU

Petrol and diesel prices fall across Australia as Labor’s fuel excise cut takes effect

Adelaide has the biggest price decline, with unleaded down 24.9 cents and diesel down 21.3 cents

The Guardian - AU

Fuel relief may not be enough to help stressed budgets

Two of Australia's biggest banks have recorded noticeable rises in the value of fuel transactions, with one also seeing evidence of potential stockpiling.

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The Independent UK

Jodie Kidd takes an electric road trip as EV charger numbers overtake petrol pumps

Government-backed campaign highlights growing EV infrastructure as Jodie Kidd explains to Steve Fowler how long-distance electric travel is becoming easier and more enjoyable

International Business Times UK

Fuel Crisis Deepens in Northern Ireland as Stations Run Dry and Prices Surge

UK petrol and diesel prices spike amid Middle East conflict, with fears of shortages and rising costs impacting consumers and businesses.

The Guardian - AU

‘Not a fix’: the three questionable ideas politicians are pitching to solve Australia’s fuel crisis

Excise cuts, coal-to-liquid fuel and greater use of ethanol have been floated as options to combat price and supply pressures – but experts say cutting fossil fuel dependence is key

Evening Standard

Cost of petrol, diesel and heating oil: What the latest figures show

The price of diesel has jumped to its highest level since December 2022.

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Euronews

Watch: EU governments are throwing billions at the petrol shock. Will it help?

European drivers face soaring fuel prices as the Iran war hits oil markets, prompting EU states to cut fuel taxes, cap prices and tighten regulation.

The Times of India

UAE announces April 2026 petrol and diesel prices as rates jump by up to Dh2 per litre

UAE motorists will face significant fuel price increases in April 2026, with petrol and diesel rates set to rise by up to nearly Dh2 per litre. This sharp hike, approved by the UAE Fuel Price Committee, reflects escalating global crude oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions.

Bangkok Post

Pump prices hit all-time high

Pump prices for diesel and petrol hit an all-time high on Tuesday.

The Conversation

Is E10 fuel bad for my car? And could it save me money?

Fuel has become a precious, and increasingly expensive, commodity.

AAP

Fuel pain to last longer despite tax cut kicking in

Fuel prices won't immediately become cheaper at the bowser as a tax cut comes into effect, and might take weeks to flow through to motorists.

Euronews

Fuel shortages bring long queues to Myanmar’s capital

Motorists queue for hours for petrol in Myanmar’s capital, Naypyidaw, after the junta imposed fuel quotas as shortages grow.

The Guardian - AU

Welfare for the wealthy or an easy fix? Why free public transport might not be the answer to the fuel crisis

Victoria and Tasmania are trialling free public transport as a way to drive down demand for petrol. But will it work – and who will benefit?

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