Diesel/Petrol

After years of war with Russia, Ukraine's farmers are hit by Iran conflict

An agriculture worker drives a tractor as he prepares soil for sowing buckwheat in the village of Malopolovetske, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the Kyiv region, Ukraine, April 6, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

American Airlines raises checked bag fees, trims economy perks as fuel prices surge

The steps are to protect its margins as operating costs rise.

Japan weighs new release of about 20 days' worth of oil from reserves: Report

Japan is dependent on the Middle East for about 95 per cent of its oil supply and began releasing oil from its stockpiles on March 16.

Malaysians suddenly cannot find Farm Fresh milk easily – and it has nothing to do with cows

hzsupply - Farm Fresh milk bottles, a Malaysian dairy staple now under supply pressures due to packaging and global cost challenges. Photo taken in Kuala Lumpur on April 7, 2026.
ST PHOTO: HAZLIN HASSAN

Saudi petrochemical complex hit after barrage targets country’s east

Jubail in eastern Saudi Arabia is home to one of the world's largest industrial cities, where steel and petrol are made.

Shorter petrol station operating hours among fuel-saving measures being prepped in Thailand

The Thai government has also been reviewing broader energy pricing structures, including refinery margins, while trying to balance supply security with the need to avoid disrupting travel and daily life, particularly during the Songkran holiday period.

Brazil's free cooking gas program threatened by energy price spike ahead of election

FILE PHOTO: Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva stands during a ministerial meeting at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, March 31, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo

What does the Middle East conflict have to do with South Korea’s seniors?

Rising petroleum prices caused by the war have again sparked debates over South Korea's policy of providing free subway rides for senior citizens.

Middle East war hits Britain’s fish and chip shops

The classic meal is a hit among many Britons, particularly on the Good Friday holiday.

European drivers choke on rising diesel prices

Diesel has been worse hit than other fuels, and was already under pressure before the war.

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