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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Diesel prices at Brazilian stations rise nearly 20% in March; 36 establishments have already been closed or fined for abusive prices

Diesel prices in Brazil have surged nearly 20% since early March, prompting investigations into fuel distribution companies and gas stations for potential price gouging.

Mar 21 • 01:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Illegal fuel commercialization network dismantled: Interior Minister points to connections with companies investigated in the Triple A case

Ecuador's National Police dismantled a suspected illegal fuel distribution network linked to major economic losses and other investigations.

Mar 20 • 12:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fight Against Fraud Reshapes Fuel Distribution in Brazil

Brazil's fuel distribution landscape has shifted dramatically due to police operations targeting suspected fraudsters, leading to significant changes in the leading companies by sales as of the end of 2025.

Mar 16 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inspection rejects 34% of fuel pumps at gas stations in Campo Grande

A recent inspection in Campo Grande, Brazil, found that 34% of fuel pumps were non-compliant with regulations during a national operation assessing fuel distribution accuracy.

Mar 13 • 16:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government squeeze on distribution and gas stations leads Rubens Ometto and other executives to Brasília

Executives from major fuel distribution companies rushed to Brasília following the Brazilian government's announcement to tighten controls on fuel pricing.

Mar 12 • 22:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

SRI carried out nearly 200 controls on gas stations and sent more than 3,200 letters to taxpayers in the fuel sector

The Ecuadorian tax authority, SRI, conducted around 200 inspections of gas stations and sent over 3,200 warning letters to taxpayers in the fuel distribution sector.

Mar 12 • 17:17 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Nigeria: Dangote refinery supports oil distribution amid Iran war

Nigeria's Dangote refinery has reduced fuel prices to mitigate the impact of price fluctuations caused by the U.S.-Israel war on Iran.

Mar 11 • 15:34 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Nigeria: Aliko Dangote's refinery ensures the country's oil distribution despite the war in the Middle East

Aliko Dangote's refinery in Nigeria is stabilizing the country's oil distribution amid fluctuations caused by the war in the Middle East.

Mar 11 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The National Tax Service conducts illegal fuel distribution checks amid high prices

The National Tax Service of South Korea is conducting on-site inspections and tax investigations into gas stations suspected of illegal fuel distribution as the government cracks down on price gouging amidst high fuel costs.

Mar 10 • 03:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Israeli drone attack on Iran's fuel tanks

Israel has confirmed it conducted attacks on Iran's missile sites, command centers, and fuel depots, resulting in the deaths of four employees of an Iranian oil distribution company.

Mar 9 • 09:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bodies of explosion victims in RJ are already in Sergipe where they will be buried

The bodies of two victims from a fuel distribution company explosion in Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro, have been transported back to their home state of Sergipe for burial.

Feb 25 • 18:32 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Lagos Consumes More Fuel Than 11 Nigerian States Combined - Report

A recent report reveals that Lagos state consumes more petrol than 11 other Nigerian states combined, highlighting its significant role in Nigeria's fuel usage.

Feb 24 • 05:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Čepro increased operating profit by ten percent last year

Czech state fuel distributor Čepro recorded a pre-tax operating profit of more than 2.79 billion crowns last year, reflecting a ten percent increase year-on-year.

Feb 17 • 09:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

What does the decree adjusting the diesel price entail

The Ecuadorian government has issued a decree to adjust diesel prices, establishing a purchase floor which raises concerns in the distribution sector.

Feb 12 • 22:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Coastal logistics may push PMS near N1,000/litre, Dangote refinery warns

Dangote Refinery has warned that increased reliance on coastal logistics for fuel distribution could lead to a significant rise in petrol prices, potentially nearing N1,000 per litre.

Feb 5 • 19:16 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Body warned Montero: forcing energy companies to pay 110% VAT in advance will result in a multitude of lawsuits

The Spanish Treasury has revised its fuel distribution regulations shortly after implementing the new law, indicating potential legal challenges ahead for energy companies forced to pay advance VAT.

Feb 5 • 03:17 UTC

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