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$4 Gas Question Sparks Tense Exchange As Trump Cuts Off Reporter With Iran Nuclear Warning

President Trump redirected a question on rising petrol prices to emphasize the threat of Iran obtaining nuclear weapons, linking economic concerns to foreign policy priorities.

International Business Times UK

What surging oil price means for UK petrol prices, supermarket costs and energy bills

Brent crude hit $125 overnight – and higher prices for longer will feed through to everyday products and services

The Independent UK

Cost of Iran oil crisis on millions of UK drivers reaches ‘unwelcome milestone’

New analysis shows motorists have been paying an additional half a billion pounds for petrol and £1.5bn for diesel

The Independent UK

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UAE announces petrol, diesel prices for May 2026 as fuel rates jump by up to 10% across Emirates

UAE motorists will face higher fuel costs in May 2026 as petrol prices see another significant increase. This marks the third consecutive monthly hike, driven by global oil market instability and geopolitical tensions. The latest revisions mean higher expenses for daily commutes and businesses reliant on transportation.

The Times of India

Another RBA rate rise won’t fix inflation – it will just smash households already hit by soaring fuel costs

The latest ABS consumer price index figures show just how pointless hiking interest rates would be at dealing with inflation. But raising rates is baked into the Reserve Bank’s DNA

The Guardian - AU

No Future for Petrol? Gadkari’s Bold Warning

What if the vehicle you rely on every day quietly starts losing its place in the future? A strong statement by Nitin Gadkari has sparked a serious question across India are petrol and diesel vehicles slowly moving toward an exit? This isn’t just about fuel anymore. It’s about rising costs,…

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5 Electric Scooters Dominating India Right Now

Electric scooters are everywhere right now. New launches, flashy ads, big promises. But here’s the problem which one actually delivers in real life? Because choosing the wrong EV doesn’t just waste money it can frustrate you every single day. In a market full of options, only a few scooters truly…

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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

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

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

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The Independent UK

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

Euronews

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.

AAP

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.

The Conversation

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.

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The Independent UK

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

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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 Guardian - AU

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 Independent UK

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

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.

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