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White House In Crisis Mode As Gas Prices Surge, Iran War Widens And Americans Left Stranded Overseas

The escalating conflict with Iran is causing global oil shocks, diplomatic crises, and economic disruptions, affecting energy markets and American citizens abroad.

International Business Times UK

Tax cut could help more drivers dodge petrol price hike

More Australians could turn to electric vehicles to avoid rising fuel costs if governments keep tax cuts for their purchase and consider new incentives.

AAP

How the Iran war will hurt you in the pocket as costs soar

Petrol, heating, and grocery bills could all take a hit as the conflict shows no sign of slowing

Evening Standard

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French officials meet fuel suppliers as Iran conflict lifts oil prices

French finance chiefs on Thursday moved to calm fears of a sharp rise in fuel prices as fighting between Israel and Iran in the Middle East entered a sixth day and global oil prices climbed.

Radio France Internationale

Australian petrol retailers accused of price gouging over rising fuel costs amid Iran war

Motoring groups accuse retailers of using conflict as an excuse to lift prices as Jim Chalmers asks ACCC to keep watch

The Guardian - AU

Petrol prices too high? Here’s how quickly an EV could save you money

Petrol prices began rising even before the conflict in Iran drove oil prices higher. Australia imports around 80% of its fuel, which means prices can spike when geopolitical shocks ripple through supply chains.

The Conversation

'Unjustifiable': Petrol stations warned on price hikes

Service stations are being warned not to take advantage of the Iran war by hiking up the price of fuel, over concerns motorists will be taken for "mugs".

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From petrol to groceries: how Middle East crisis is driving up prices

Global supply chains are disrupted and prices are rising across sectors amid warnings worse is to come if conflict persists

The Guardian - UK

Labor says Australia won’t run out of fuel due to the Iran conflict. So how much do we have and how long will it last?

The amount of crude oil being refined locally has dwindled in recent years – but officials say Australia’s strategic reserve means there’s no need to worry

The Guardian - AU

Post-strike petrol hikes 'completely unjustifiable'

Petrol prices are on the rise across Sydney and Melbourne after the military strikes on Iran, but the NRMA says the increases can't be justified.

AAP

Car sales slow down but electric vehicles charge ahead

Electric vehicles have broken sales records in Australia even as the larger automotive market stalled, with sales of petrol and hybrid models falling.

AAP

UK drivers issued warning over panic buying fuel amid Middle East conflict

Oil prices have already increased as the regional war entered its fourth day

The Independent UK

No excuse for price rises at petrol pumps, says Micheal Martin

The Irish premier said he did not want to see ‘price gouging’ because of the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Evening Standard

Chris Bowen urges motorists not to panic-buy petrol as oil prices jump amid Iran conflict

Energy minister says ‘there is no need to rush to the service station and fill up’ as treasurer urges consumer watchdog to monitor for price gouging

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No pain at the pump: petrol companies warned on gouging

Petrol stations will be closely watched for signs of price gouging after military tensions exploded in the Middle East.

Evening Standard

Fuel prices expected to rise because of Iran conflict

Disruption to tanker traffic in the Middle East has sparked a rise in oil prices, which have a significant effect on wholesale fuel prices.

Evening Standard

Don't panic buy petrol, Londoners urged as Iran war escalates with more airstrikes

The cost of oil spiralled on global markets amid the crisis in the Middle East

International Business Times

Oil Companies Warned Against Raising Petrol Prices Amid Middle East Conflict

A spokesperson from the NRMA has said that Australian drivers should not panic over the possibility that petrol prices will rise significantly.

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The Independent UK

How will UK petrol prices be affected by US-Iran war and rising cost of oil?

Prepare for ‘record prices at the pumps’, a motoring industry leader has warned

International Business Times UK

Viral TikTok Claims MAGA Gas Station Owner Lost $300,000 After Sub-$2 Fuel Prices in Support of Trump — Here's What We Can Verify

A viral TikTok video claims a US petrol station went bankrupt after offering low fuel prices, but no evidence supports this claim.

The Times of India

UAE announces petrol and diesel prices for March 2026: Are drivers paying the war tax amid Iran and US–Israel clashes?

UAE drivers will pay more for fuel in March 2026 as prices for Super 98, Special 95, E-Plus 91 and diesel see an increase. This rise, ending a brief dip, is attributed to global oil market pressures, including Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions. The monthly review aligns local rates with international…

The Times of India

UAE petrol prices March 2026: Will February’s dip last? Here’s what you need to know

As motorists across the UAE wait for the March 2026 fuel price announcement, global oil markets are sending mixed signals. February brought relief at the pump, but a sharp rebound in crude prices, driven largely by renewed US-Iran tensions, is raising the possibility that March could reverse that trend.

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The Independent UK

‘If I can switch to an electric car at 74, anyone can’

EV drivers reveal the reasons they switched to electric driving, with saving cash high on the list

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