Petrol prices

Grab extends 90-cent fuel surcharge, higher GrabCab metered fares till July 31

Grab said it is extending its temporary fare changes to provide “continued relief” for its drivers who are dealing with higher fuel prices.

Fishing boats worldwide tuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war

Fuel is a leading expense for fishing fleets, which might require tens of thousands of gallons to fill their boats.

High gas prices spur Americans to improvise, from bus rides to toy cars

Mr Mali Hightower poses with what he describes as a self-created gas saver, a pink Power Wheels Barbie Dream Camper that he now uses to run errands.

Prices of unsubsidised fuel in Malaysia to increase from May 21 to 27

The government will maintain targeted subsidised prices for the people and selected sectors

Global EV demand rises for second month after Iran war drives up petrol prices

Registrations of new battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles rose 6 per cent from a year earlier to 1.6 million in April.

Malaysia mulls over further fuel subsidy cuts even as election looms

Malaysia was expected to spend about RM7 billion (S$2.26 billion) on fuel subsidies in April, about 10 times more than before the conflict.

US releases another wave of emergency oil as petrol prices bite

Near-record volumes of government oil are flowing to market in a bid to rein in prices at the pump ahead of the busy summer driving season.

Trump says he supports suspending US gas tax with prices remaining high amid Iran war

Mr Donald Trump said he knows the tax is only a small percentage of the overall cost of gasoline for consumers, “but it’s still money”.

Budget electric cars lure Europe’s drivers after fuel price jump amid Middle East conflict

Fuel price increases caused by the Middle East conflict spur lower-income households to go green.

US consumer sentiment hits record low in early May

Higher gasoline prices in the US have weighed on household finances and purchasing power, a University of Michigan survey showed.

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