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Petrol prices

Global diesel prices seen staying high despite Trump’s deal with Russia

US retail diesel prices topped US$6 a gallon in September for the first time ever and have remained above that level since.
US retail diesel prices topped US$6 a gallon in September for the first time ever and have remained above that level since.

Retailers in Italy warn of food shortages caused by truck driver protests

A supermarket in the Italian city of Naples on Oct 20. Deliveries have been disrupted amid ongoing protests by truck drivers over fuel prices and the cost of living.
A supermarket in the Italian city of Naples on Oct 20. Deliveries have been disrupted amid ongoing protests by truck drivers over fuel prices and the cost of living.

US producer prices see biggest jump since 2022 in added challenge to Trump

Half of the September uptick for goods costs can be “traced to prices for gasoline, which jumped 20.3%”, said the US Labor Department’s report.
Half of the September uptick for goods costs can be “traced to prices for gasoline, which jumped 20.3%”, said the US Labor Department’s report.

Australians cut fuel purchases as Iran war drives prices higher

Automotive petrol sales were also down, dropping almost 8% to 1.2 billion litres. 
Automotive petrol sales were also down, dropping almost 8% to 1.2 billion litres. 

US inflation heats up in September; Fed rate hike in October back on table

Petrol prices above US$6 a gallon at a gas station in Emeryville, California on Oct 12.
Petrol prices above US$6 a gallon at a gas station in Emeryville, California on Oct 12.

Competition authority seeks public views on Eneos Apac’s proposed acquisition of Chevron Singapore

Chevron Singapore operates under the Caltex brand for retail petrol and diesel.
Chevron Singapore operates under the Caltex brand for retail petrol and diesel.

Hegseth praises sailors’ resilience after record-breaking carrier deployment

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth accused reporters of trying to turn the crew of the Lincoln strike group into symbols of dysfunction instead of heroes of the conflict.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth accused reporters of trying to turn the crew of the Lincoln strike group into symbols of dysfunction instead of heroes of the conflict.

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

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