Ukraine-Russia war latest: Boris Johnson condemns Putin’s ‘warped logic’ after his train escapes drone attack Johnson says Ukrainians are enduring such 'random and senseless attacks' every day The Independent UK · Sep 11
EastEnders Star Shane Richie Faces Drink-Drive Trial After Petrol Station Row as Actor Denies Charge EastEnders actor Shane Richie pleads not guilty to drink-driving charges after an incident at a petrol station. The case will proceed to trial, with Richie remaining on bail. International Business Times UK · Sep 10
Gadkari vows record action against contractors, officials over delays Union Minister Nitin Gadkari aims to blacklist numerous contractors and suspend officials. He will personally inspect the delayed Mumbai-Goa Highway in October. Roadside amenities reflecting Goan culture will be developed along the highway. Alternative fuel facilities will also be added to petrol and diesel pumps. Gadkari stressed infrastructure's role in… The Economic Times · Sep 9
$100 crude shock: Oil cos lose Rs 5/litre on petrol, Rs 23 on diesel as pump prices stay frozen State-owned oil companies are facing negative marketing margins of Rs 5 per litre on petrol and Rs 23 on diesel as Brent crude crossed USD 100 a barrel amid escalating US-Iran tensions. With pump prices frozen for over three months, higher crude is also raising India’s import bill, inflation and… The Economic Times · Sep 9
EastEnders star Shane Richie denies drink-driving after petrol station incident Police attended a Tesco petrol station in Harlow where Richie was arrested The Independent UK · Sep 9
Ivanka Trump's Costa Rica Horseback Video Draws 'Tone Deaf' Jibes as US Petrol Prices Rise Ivanka Trump's Costa Rica horse-riding video has sparked bipartisan outrage, contrasting her luxury holiday with record US petrol prices and economic pressures on Americans. International Business Times UK · Sep 8
Financial pain, not peaking prices driving fuel theft A build-up in financial pressure over time is more likely to lead to someone stealing fuel than a spike in prices at the bowser, a report has found. AAP · Sep 8
Government should adopt flexible approach to ethanol-blended petrol programme: ICRIER paper A research paper recommends flexibility in India's ethanol blending program targets. It suggests maintaining E20 as a long-term goal while allowing temporary E15 reductions. This approach would respond to agricultural shocks and manage economic costs effectively. The paper advocates for a flexible feedstock strategy to avoid food market pressure. The Economic Times · Sep 8
India faces higher oil import costs as crude prices surge on West Asia supply risks International crude prices surged, impacting India's oil import bill and inflation. Escalating West Asia tensions raised concerns about global supply disruptions. India, a major oil importer, faces pressure on its trade balance and currency. Fuel retailers may experience margin pressure as crude prices cross USD 100. The disruption affects energy… The Economic Times · Sep 8
Record fuel price rise sparks honking protests in Portugal amid public anger A slow-drive protest and blaring car horns marked the day fuel prices rose again in Portugal, with fuel costs hitting record highs across Europe. Euronews · Sep 7
New Baleno Launched at Rs 6.10 Lakh: What Changed? The Maruti Suzuki Baleno has received its 2026 facelift, but this is not simply a cosmetic update. Priced from Rs 6.10 lakh, ex-showroom, the refreshed hatchback gets subtle exterior changes, new features and, most importantly, a new Z-series petrol engine. While the design remains familiar, the changes underneath could make… MyLifeXP · Sep 7
Petrol loses its crown as alternative fuels overtake it in India’s record August auto sales August 2026 marked a historic milestone in India's auto retail market, exceeding all previous records. In a significant shift, alternative fuel vehicles eclipsed petrol sales in the passenger vehicle category. Rural markets had a remarkable performance, outshining urban areas across vehicle segments, while tractor sales held steady amid monsoon effects.… The Economic Times · Sep 7
Israel cuts fuel tax as US-Iran conflict pushes up gasoline prices Israel's finance minister ordered a fuel excise tax cut for two months. This action addresses the recent surge in gasoline prices across the nation. Petrol prices reached an all-time high, causing public dissatisfaction and concern. The tax reduction aims to lower the price of gasoline per litre. Global oil prices… The Economic Times · Sep 6
Road Tripping With a Toddler in India: Route Choices, Break Timings and Packing That Prevents Meltdowns Pick the Route Before You Pick the DestinationThe biggest mistake families make is choosing where to go and then figuring out how to get there with a toddler. Reverse that. The route is the decision.For children under three, cap driving time at four hours per day, split across two legs.… Times Life · Sep 6
The Economic Times · Sep 5 India's passenger vehicle market tilts towards cleaner fuels; alternatives cross petrol: Report Cleaner-fuel vehicles now account for 42 percent of passenger car sales in India. This marks the first time these alternatives have outsold petrol-powered vehicles. Petrol's market share dropped to a record low of 41 percent in August. Compressed natural gas vehicles saw their share rise to 25 percent. Electric car…
Euronews · Sep 5 ‘Wonderfully Swiss, slightly mad’: This IT guy swims to work while cleaning Zürich’s waterways Swimming to work reveals ‘a surprisingly rich little urban ecosystem’ beneath Zürich.
Euronews · Sep 5 Why are petrol and diesel so expensive despite crude oil not reaching record highs? Pump prices could remain high in Europe, adding to inflationary pressure. The immediate problem is not just the supply or price of crude oil, but limited refining capacity, disrupted trade flows and shortages of finished fuels, particularly diesel.
AAP · Sep 4 Electric U-turn: 'everyone knows someone with an EV' Six months after fuel price spikes, electric cars make up almost one in every four new cars sold but experts are divided over whether the trend will continue.
The Canberra Times · Sep 4 EVs just outsold petrol cars, but buyers face hidden hurdles Electric vehicles reach tipping point.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 4 Afternoon Update: EV sales outpace petrol cars; workers found alive in Nepal; and illiterate boyfriend tests More than 27,000 electric vehicles were sold in August, surpassing both petrol (nearly 26,000) and diesel (23,600)
The Guardian - AU · Sep 4 EV sales outpace petrol cars for first time as Australians dodge soaring fuel costs New record for Australia as more than 27,000 EVs sold in August, driven by the rising cost of fuel and new government policy
AAP · Sep 3 Electric cars outsell petrol rivals for the first time Fuel prices are up and so are electric vehicle sales, with Australian drivers now buying more battery-powered cars than either petrol or diesel models.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 2 From petrol pump attendant to Dylan-feted rocker and Judd Apatow muse: the delightfully unlikely life of Graham Parker Fifty years ago Parker was hailed as rock’s next big thing, but he picked a different path: cult records, a Hollywood diversion, an aversion to stardom. Ahead of a UK tour, he looks back at his strange trajectory
The Economic Times · Sep 1 Petrol, diesel sales soar on erratic monsoon rains, LPG demand shifts to piped gas India’s petrol and diesel sales surged in August as erratic monsoon rainfall increased demand from farmers and motorists. Petrol consumption at state-run retailers rose 9.1% year-on-year, while diesel sales jumped 10.2%. LPG demand, however, fell 16.1%.