Diesel/Petrol

Russia bans diesel exports to ensure domestic supply after targeted Ukrainian drone strikes

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak speaks during a session of the Russian Energy Week international forum in Moscow, Russia, October 15, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov

Video allegedly of S’porean stealing RON95 petrol in Malaysia flagged as fake, misleading

The car in the video is believed to be a Malaysian car.

India seeks to quell public backlash on ethanol-mixed fuel after ‘experiment’ remark

The mandate to use the blend, called E20, came into force in 2025 but is now one of the biggest political flashpoints.

Japan’s first petrol-powered mini taxis hit the road after deregulation

The first two mini taxis started operating on July 3 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka prefecture.

Frustration rises in Russia as fuel crisis bites

People queue to refuel their cars at a Lukoil petrol station in Moscow, on June 30.

US drives rise in global emissions as utilities turn back to coal: Report

The US accounted for about a third of the rise in global carbon dioxide emissions in 2025, as higher gas prices pushed power producers back to coal.

Long queues in Jakarta as motorists switch to subsidised fuels amid price hike

Riders with vehicles queue to refuel at a Pertamina petrol station on the outskirts of Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 31.

Oil holds drop as more tankers cross Hormuz after peace talks

West Texas Intermediate traded near US$73 a barrel after falling less than 1 per cent in the previous session. Brent crude closed above US$77.

Russia eyes diesel export ban, fuel imports amid Ukrainian strikes; Crimea restricts public life

A satellite image shows burning oil storage tanks and smoke rising from the Crimea Bridge, amid Russia-Ukraine conflict, Crimea, June 22, 2026. Vantor/Handout via REUTERS

Petrol, diesel prices ease in Singapore as oil prices fall

Following the cuts, the 95-octane petrol now costs $3.42 a litre across Esso, Caltex, Shell, Sinopec and SPC.

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