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Faced with another high inflation result and the likelihood of a rate hike next Tuesday, Treasurer Jim Chalmers calls for "perspective" and points to external factors.

A luxury cruise liner offering residential cabins for hundreds of thousands of dollars is now moored, with its owners unable to cope with spiralling cost of shipping fuel.

A WA man who was on bail and disqualified from driving when he caused the fatal crash on Albany Highway has been jailed for 10 years.

The Villa Vie Odyssey suspends its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".

The chief executive said calls for destructive action came from younger and older leaders.

The highest monthly jump since March puts intense pressure on the Reserve Bank to deliver another interest rate increase when it meets next Tuesday.

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The luxury cruise company suspended operations, citing "extraordinary" fuel costs.

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Florida-based Villa Vie Residences said it was working to identify “temporary living arrangements” for people aboard The Odyssey, a 642-foot cruise ship.

A ban on oil, coal and gas company ads from public spaces in Adelaide CBD including bus stops, banners and billboards is approved by the city council, with the instigator of the motion saying local government has an obligation to tackle "fossil fuel sponsorship".

The Thai Ethanol Manufacturing Association has welcomed the cabinet's decision to reduce excise taxes on E20 gasohol and B20 biodiesel, saying the measure will help to ease living costs, support farmers and strengthen Thailand's energy security.

The cabinet has approved a three-month reduction in excise taxes on E20 gasohol and B20 biodiesel to help farmers, transport operators, and consumers while boosting demand for agricultural products used in biofuel production, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Tuesday.

As part of his training, David Wadden trekked to 59 locations to devour the pitas filled with spiced meat, fresh onions and tomatoes (no lettuce!) covered in a sweet sauce.

In its latest gift to oil and gas companies, the Trump administration is expected to announce plans today to weaken rules that guard against methane leaks. Methane is a smog-forming pollutant and a powerful greenhouse gas that's up to 80 times as potent as carbon dioxide on a 20-year horizon. It's the primary component of […]

<p>The government and Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) on Tuesday decided to form a joint committee to recommend proposals for expanding the ongoing <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2029819">fuel relief scheme</a>, while JI warned of marching to Islamabad next month if no relief “package” was announced by then.</p> <p>The decision was made during a high-level meeting

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<p>Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Tuesday that a joint committee of the Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) and the government will be formed to consider the expansion of the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2029819">fuel relief scheme</a> in the wake of the JI’s demands for the abolition of the petroleum levy.</p> <p>He was addressing a press conference in Islama

The rollout of E20 petrol (80% petrol, 20% ethanol) drew criticism from opposition parties and some consumer groups, who raised concerns about its impact on older vehicles not specifically designed for 20% ethanol blends

Irish group to use Dutch partner’s technology to develop alternatives to kerosene for existing engines

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has ordered industry minister Ryosei Akazawa to consider reviewing the subsidy program.

The Federal Government and Organised Labour are set to resume talks on a new minimum wage, fuel prices, and other worker demands amid threats of a strike. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-labour-resume-talks-on-wage-fuel-price-crisis/

The Nasarawa State SSG, Dr Labaran Magaji, says drug abuse fuels criminality and social vices, noting that virtually every family is affected. Read More: https://punchng.com/drug-abuse-fuels-criminality-nasarawa-ssg/

Move is the latest "everyday fix" pushed by Chancellor John Healey ahead of the UK budget.

The government has confirmed applicants for the $100 fuel support payment using paper forms were waiting between nine and 10 weeks from posting to receive their payment.

President Trump is grasping for ways to lower fuel prices ahead of the midterms, but refinery attacks have limited his options.

Sources say that after reduction of VAT from 29% to 16%, the airlines have assured the government that they would increase the number of flights, but haven’t given a time-frame for implementation

Sources said that the airlines have assured to expand services after the State government reduced the VAT on jet fuel from 29 per cent to 16 per cent; the airlines, however, have not given a timeframe for the implementation

The Central Government’s E85 fuel push ramps up with 500 outlets planned by December 2026, but vehicle compatibility remains a challenge. The move may reduce imports, but not without costs for vehicle owners

The lengths taken to disguise the trade suggest U.S. sanctions are biting, but Iranian jet fuel has continued to flow.

Meiring’s simple approach helped the 22-year-old to claim 10 medals, two Triple Crowns and a world record at the recent Swimming World Cup.

Σε νέα παράταση των επιδοτήσεων στα καύσιμα για το πρώτο δεκαπενθήμερο του Νοεμβρίου, προχωράει το κυβερνητικό οικονομικό επιτελείο, ενώ δεν αποκλείεται διεύρυνση των μέτρων, εφόσον επιδεινωθεί η κατάσταση στο ενεργειακό μέτωπο. Οι αποφάσεις θα οριστικοποιηθούν εντός της εβδομάδας, με το «αποτύπωμα» των διεθνών τιμών στην εγχώρια αγορά, να αποτελεί το «βαρόμ

SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. said Monday its cumulative sales of...

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_3872,w_5808/743544' alt='A man fills up his vehicle at a gas station in central Israel, October 1, 2026. Fuel prices rose by 52 agorot at midnight, with the maximum price of 95-octane gasoline reaching NIS 8.27 per liter. (photo credit: YOSSI ALONI/FL

The Nigerian Air Force says it consumed nearly 10 million litres of aviation fuel, flying over 6,100 hours in 2,900 security missions since November 2025. Read More: https://punchng.com/naf-burns-10m-litres-fuel-in-2900-security-missions/

Frustrated psychiatrists and lawyers say an alarming uptick in homicides by people with psychosis is a triple tragedy for perpetrators, victims and the wider public because many of the deaths could have been prevented.

A new Climate Central analysis measures how many shooting incidents are linked to rising heat.

The Nigerian Air Force says it flew over 6,100 hours and used nearly 10m litres of fuel in security operations between November 2025 and September 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/naf-flew-6100-hours-consumed-10m-litres-fuel-spokesman/

Maximalist negotiating positions by both the US and Iran have prevented an end to the Middle East conflict, amid worrying signs of the war escalating, a former prime minister of Pakistan told The National. “I think when you go for a maximalist position, that's a stumbling block,” Anwaar Ul Haq Kakar said in a rare interview from Islamabad. “I think both side

The project has been blamed for a host of problems, from dwindling catches to floods, fuelling opposition to green energy projects as fuel costs soar.

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<p>The information ministry on Saturday rebutted the Afghan Taliban’s stance that it lacked the “capabilities” to fuel insecurity in other countries and criticised it for resorting to “diversionary allegations” instead of preventing the use of Afghanistan’s soil for terrorist attacks against Pakistan.</p> <p>The ministry’s rebuttal comes after spokesperson f

<p>The information ministry on Saturday rebutted the Afghan Taliban’s stance that it lacked the “capabilities” to fuel insecurity in other countries and criticised it for resorting to “diversionary allegations” instead of preventing the use of Afghanistan’s soil for terrorist attacks against Pakistan.</p> <p>The ministry’s rebuttal comes after spokesperson f

Sudan is suffering from a cost-of-living crisis affecting millions across the country.

Havana is urging Ottawa not to drop its public opposition to the decades-long U.S. embargo as Washington ramps up pressure on countries supporting Cuba.

OTTAWA — Havana is urging Ottawa not to drop its public opposition to the decades-long U.S. embargo as Washington ramps up pressure on countries supporting Cuba.

The incident reportedly occurred while diesel was being poured into the truck from the tipper

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<p>• PPDA chairman says pricing remains an issue<br>• JI demands meeting with PM ‘this week’ to resolve levy issue</p> <p>ISLAMABAD: Even as talks between the Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) and the government to reduce the fuel levy remained ‘inconclusive’, petroleum dealers on Friday urged consumers not to resort to panic buying, as excessive purchases could create m

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Adam cannot afford to say no. Unlike most drivers of Beirut’s “servees ” – shared taxis, the most common form of public transport in Lebanon 's capital – he picks up almost anyone looking for a ride, even if it is for less than the set rate. “A lot of customers can’t afford the fare , so they offer 200,000 lira ($2.20) or less,” he told The National as he dr

The box office success of “La Bola Negra,” handled by Elastica Films, has given Spain’s independent film distribution sector a timely boost. The momentum comes as Valladolid’s Merci market enters its sixth edition, its first since the death of José Luis Cienfuegos, the director of Valladolid, known in Spain as the Seminci, who helped build […]

The Trump administration said using the DPA funding will increase refining output and lower fuel prices for Americans. Experts are skeptical.

<p>ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation rose to 11.85 per cent year-on-year in the week ending October 22, driven largely by wheat flour prices, according to <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="https://www.pbs.gov.pk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Executive-Summary-SPI-Report_22.10.2026.pdf">official data</a> released by the Paki

It has also reduced the VAT for scheduled airlines fuelling at airports other than Chennai from 29% to 1%. The rate has been reduced from 5% to 1% for scheduled airlines operating aircraft with a maximum take-off mass of less than 40,000 kg and fuelling at airports other than Chennai

<p>Switzerland says patient is wife of Swiss diplomat and believed to have contracted virus while travelling in Uganda</p><p>Health officials across Africa are racing to determine how Nigeria’s first Ebola patient ⁠in more than a decade ⁠became infected, amid fears ​the outbreak could spread further after reaching a fourth African country.</p><p>The Swiss fo