Petrol prices

ComfortDelGro, Strides Premier, GrabCab extend temporary fare increases to end-November

Singapore’s largest taxi operator, ComfortDelGro, said it would extend its surcharge from Sept 30 to help drivers manage higher operating costs.

Forum: Time to strip back opaque petrol pricing and mandate net display

Fuel prices up in S’pore as Mid-East conflict pushes diesel past $4 per litre at major retailers

Before the current price hike, pump prices in Singapore had been relatively stable for the past two months.

Gulf states call off meeting with Iran, Houthis launch new attack on Saudi

A satellite image shows the damage at the Saudi Arabia East-West pipeline after a strike that hit it on Sept 11.

US’ Bessent blames high energy prices on Ukraine’s Russia strikes

US diesel exports have surged to record levels recently to try to fill the gap, but that has meant domestic inventories have plunged.

Trump says US is taking control of some of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves

Washington has been trying to secure a stable flow of Venezuelan crude for US refineries.

US consumer confidence hits seven-month low on worse outlook

Recent data showed US retail sales fell in July by the most in more than a year as consumers pulled back after strong growth in the first half of 2026.

CEO Insights

Not just blue and yellow taxis: ComfortDelGro boss reshapes fleet to drive profit turnaround

ComfortDelGro group chief executive Cheng Siak Kian said the firm is accelerating the diversification of its offerings beyond taxis.

Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high petrol prices

US President Donald Trump speaking at a political rally in Garden City, New York, on Aug 14.

2 more Cnergy petrol stations expected in Jurong and Marsiling in 2027

Cnergy’s petrol and diesel prices, which are the lowest in Singapore, helped drive the increase in liquid fuel sales.

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