Petrol theft expected to rise in Australia as police call for more CCTV and prepaid pumps
Amid a surge in fuel prices and fear of shortages, SA police chief signals officers might stop investigating ‘drive-offs’ unless …
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5m tonnes of CO2 emitted in just 14 days of US war on Iran, analysis finds
Exclusive: War in the Middle East is draining the global carbon budget faster than 84 countries combinedThe US-Israel war on …
Lowering speed limits among contingency plans to curb UK oil demand
International Energy Agency recommends emergency measures, including working from home, as Iran war hits fuel supplyLowering speed limits to minimise …
“This will be so, so, so, so, so bad,” one analyst says
“This will be so, so, so, so, so bad,” one analyst says.
US considering occupying Kharg Island to force Iran to open Hormuz strait, say reports
Claims come despite Trump saying he is not leaning towards putting ‘boots on the ground’ and risks of attempting to …
World’s energy watchdog advises emergency measures as oil prices rise
IEA makes 10 recommendations to help households and businesses prepare for a drawn-out disruption to energy marketsThe world’s energy watchdog …
Reliant on imported fuel, Pacific islands appeal for help as oil prices surge
Samoa and Tonga raise supply concerns with foreign partners as businesses and residents in Papua New Guinea grapple with higher …
China has been preparing for a global energy crisis for years. It is paying off now
As other Asian economies race to conserve energy, China has huge reserves of oil and gas as well as alternative …
US may remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded in tankers, treasury secretary says
Scott Bessent says actions will increase oil supply and bring down prices, but long-term effects in questionMiddle East crisis – …
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Governments in countries heavily reliant on Middle Eastern oil introduce measures to shield public from soaring costsMiddle East crisis – …
Trump steps up pressure on European allies to help protect strait of Hormuz
US president says it is ‘only appropriate’ for Europe to help, and warns failure to do so would be ‘very …
‘Worst nightmare’: anger and frustration as Gulf states bear brunt of war they did not start
Closure of strait of Hormuz puts pressure on region’s economies amid growing resentment about conflict started by US and IsraelMiddle …
US forces destroyed military targets on Iranian island handling oil exports
President says forces ‘obliterated’ military targets on Kharg Island and warned its oil infrastructure could be nextMiddle East crisis – …
UK petrol retailers claim ‘inflammatory language’ of ministers led to staff abuse
Trade body attends meeting with Rachel Reeves, hours after saying it was pulling out over suggestions of price gouging• Watchdog …
Rachel Reeves to set out extra support for UK households facing surge in heating oil costs
Exclusive: Chancellor plans help for vulnerable and low-income customers due to conflict in Middle East Rachel Reeves will set out …
Turns on decision not to meet Reeves – as it happened
The prime minister issues the statement after a fuel trade body earlier withdrew from a meeting with the chancellor todayEven …
Anthropic Claims Pentagon Feud Could Cost It Billions
Executives at the AI startup say companies paused deal talks after the Trump administration labeled it a supply-chain risk, warning …
US grants waiver to allow India to buy Russian oil amid Iran war
‘Stopgap measure’ designed to keep oil flowing into global market as Middle East crisis disrupts crude shipmentsBusiness live – latest …