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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

War between the USA and Iran may affect Copom's decision this month

The escalation in tensions between the USA and Iran is forecasted to impact Brazil's economy, influencing fuel prices and potentially affecting the central bank's interest rate decisions.

Mar 2 • 23:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The conflict in the Middle East is already impacting key sectors of the Argentine economy

The Middle Eastern conflict has caused a sharp rise in oil prices, positively affecting Argentine oil exporters but likely resulting in higher fuel prices domestically.

Mar 2 • 15:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian government sees GDP gains and inflation threat with rising oil prices due to attack on Iran

The Brazilian government assesses the economic impact of rising oil prices following a U.S. attack on Iran, weighing potential GDP gains against inflation threats from higher fuel costs.

Mar 2 • 15:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits warned Iran conflict could drive up UK petrol as oil prices surge

The UK is facing a potential rise in petrol prices due to increasing oil prices following strikes on Iran by US and Israeli forces.

Mar 2 • 14:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Rachel Reeves told to freeze fuel duty over Middle East unrest

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces calls to freeze fuel duty amid rising tensions in the Middle East which are affecting the fuel industry.

Mar 2 • 14:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Iran War - What It Means for You: From Surging UK Fuel Prices to Mortgage Costs

The escalating conflict in the Middle East poses risks to the UK economy, leading to rising fuel prices and potential impacts on household inflation and mortgage rates.

Mar 2 • 08:57 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: When Tehran Burns, Africa Pays - Fuel, Geopolitics and the Cost of Living

Escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly around Iran, directly impact Africa's economies through higher fuel prices and increased living costs.

Mar 1 • 12:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye to tourism? The phenomenon that invades Cuba amid crisis and fuel shortage

Cuba faces a significant decline in tourism amidst a general crisis and fuel shortages, with recent statistics indicating the worst visitor numbers in over a decade.

Feb 27 • 23:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Fuel prices in Tallinn have decreased over the week

Fuel prices in Tallinn have decreased over the past week, contrasting with increases in Riga and Vilnius.

Feb 27 • 13:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

At service stations, diesel prices at a twelve-month high

Diesel prices at French service stations have reached their highest levels in twelve months, with an average price of €1.7148 per liter.

Feb 27 • 09:28 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

The Trump Administration is Trying to Increase US Influence in Cuba with Fuel Supplies

The Trump administration's decision to ease fuel supply to Cuba's private sector aims to increase US influence over the island's economy.

Feb 27 • 03:22 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Cubans struggle to make ends meet amid blackouts and fuel shortages

Cubans are facing significant hardships due to ongoing blackouts and fuel shortages, which are affecting their daily lives and economic stability.

Feb 25 • 11:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

They are considering eliminating a very popular function of modern cars that "bothers" millions of drivers

The start & stop system in modern cars, aimed at reducing emissions and saving fuel, may be eliminated due to new regulations from the EPA in the United States.

Feb 24 • 18:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Expensive Refueling: The Mysterious Rise in Fuel Prices

Fuel prices in Germany have seen a significant and unexplained increase since the beginning of the year, attributed in part to changes in CO2 pricing regulations.

Feb 23 • 16:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Marius Dubnikovas. The state lost at least 150 million euros due to greed

Lithuania's rising taxes on diesel fuel have resulted in a significant drop in sales, causing an estimated loss of 150 million euros to the state budget.

Feb 23 • 09:38 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Ramadan celebrations in Libya tempered by soaring prices and shortage of fuel

Libya's Ramadan celebrations are overshadowed by soaring prices and a severe shortage of fuel, leaving many residents with little to celebrate.

Feb 23 • 08:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Fuel prices in Czechia decreased last week

Fuel prices in Czechia have decreased in the last week, signaling a possible relief for consumers amidst fluctuating market conditions.

Feb 19 • 12:14 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Cuba: Fuel crisis caused by US oil blockade impacts daily life

Cuba is facing a severe fuel crisis due to the ongoing US oil blockade, which is significantly affecting daily life on the island.

Feb 19 • 09:56 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Trump repeals rule that incentivizes the production of electric vehicles, for fuel savings

The Trump administration plans to repeal a regulation that incentivizes automakers to produce electric vehicles, arguing that it exaggerated energy savings and fuel economy.

Feb 18 • 22:35 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Britain: Inflation falls to 3% due to decrease in fuel prices

Inflation in the United Kingdom dropped to 3% in January, attributed to lower fuel prices and a decline in various consumer costs.

Feb 18 • 07:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Companies return to recruitment, talks in Geneva, German economy without fuel

Companies in Poland are readjusting their recruitment strategies as AI technology fails to fully automate jobs, while peace talks between Ukraine and Russia are ongoing in Geneva.

Feb 18 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Cuba's economy faces another painful blow due to fuel shortage

Cuba's economy has been severely impacted as Canadian mining company Sherritt announces it will halt operations due to a U.S. fuel blockade.

Feb 17 • 18:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Canadian company suspends mining in Cuba due to fuel shortages

Sherritt International, a Canadian mining company, has announced the suspension of key operations in Cuba due to fuel supply restrictions attributed to the U.S. embargo.

Feb 17 • 16:25 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Industry and Games Fuel GDP Growth. Milan Accelerates

Milan's economy is projected to grow by 1.7% by 2026, bolstered by the Olympics and increasing tourism.

Feb 17 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Cubans struggle with fuel shortages

Cuba is currently facing significant fuel shortages impacting its economy and daily life.

Feb 15 • 16:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Cuba fears that the current crisis will return it to the Special Period of the 1990s

Cuba is apprehensive that the current crisis could lead to a situation akin to the Special Period of the 1990s, characterized by severe shortages.

Feb 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Gasoline and diesel will not receive fiscal stimulus; average price of Magna remains under $24.00 per liter

Regular gasoline (Magna) is currently sold at an average price of 23.57 pesos per liter in Mexico, as there will be no fiscal stimulus for fuel taxes this week.

Feb 13 • 14:26 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Cuba tourism and energy crisis deepens amid US fuel blockade

Cuba is experiencing an intensified tourism and energy crisis exacerbated by the ongoing US fuel blockade.

Feb 13 • 10:37 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Cubans Are Not Panicking. They Are Too Used to Times of Crisis, but They Are Visibly Nervous

Cuban citizens are exhibiting signs of nervousness over the country’s severe fuel shortages and the economic crisis exacerbated by U.S. sanctions, even as they remain accustomed to difficult times.

Feb 13 • 08:11 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

People are buying water. Lots of water, bread, rice, and batteries. Because no one knows what will happen tomorrow

Cubans are facing severe shortages amid an economic crisis exacerbated by a fuel blockade imposed by the United States.

Feb 13 • 08:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Gasoline prices in the Czech Republic have begun to decrease, while diesel prices continue to rise

Gas prices are declining in Czechia, but the price of diesel fuel is still increasing.

Feb 12 • 14:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Cuba lacks both electricity and fuel. Thousands of Russian tourists are trapped on the island

Cuba is facing a deepening economic crisis exacerbated by increased U.S. sanctions and an oil embargo, leaving thousands of Russian tourists stranded on the island.

Feb 11 • 17:06 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Economists: Inflation without major fluctuations – thanks to lower fuel prices

Economists in Latvia attribute the stability of inflation rates in January to a decrease in fuel prices, which has positively impacted the costs of consumer goods and food.

Feb 11 • 13:28 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Karl Dalén: The climate is sacrificed when the 'coal master' fuels the economy

The article discusses the severe winter conditions in Washington D.C. and criticizes Donald Trump's environmental policies, which promote fossil fuel use and undermine efforts against climate change.

Feb 11 • 06:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Spanish entrepreneurs find themselves trapped in Cuba's dead end

Spanish companies in Cuba report severe difficulties in maintaining business operations due to electricity and fuel shortages amidst an economic crisis.

Feb 10 • 16:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Keuruu ABC Station to Close – Co-operative Keskimaa's Change Negotiations Concluded

The ABC traffic station in Keuruu will close, resulting in the dismissal of its 10 employees, although fuel sales will continue.

Feb 10 • 12:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Donald Trump's government launches an economic pressure campaign against Cuba and prevents the sale of oil to the island

The Trump administration is curbing oil sales to Cuba, exacerbating the country's fuel shortages and impacting various sectors including airline operations and public transportation.

Feb 10 • 00:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

All drivers told to act in February to stop fuel costs rocketing

UK drivers are being urged to take immediate action to prevent significant increases in fuel costs due to a common mistake that could cost them hundreds of pounds annually.

Feb 7 • 06:09 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cuba sells gasoline in dollars: 'Price exceeds more than double the minimum wage in Havana', they accuse

In the midst of a severe fuel crisis in Cuba, all gas stations in Havana have started selling gasoline exclusively in US dollars, a measure residents and drivers deem unsustainable as it far exceeds the average income of workers in the Cuban capital.

Feb 5 • 23:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

The price of this fuel soared even higher - it increased by almost a third in a week

The price of granules in the biogas market surged by 30% in a week, prompting retailers to raise prices accordingly.

Feb 5 • 12:40 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Kia Sportage Hybrid 2026.. Is it worth buying?

The Kia Sportage Hybrid 2026 reinforces its position as a top choice in the hybrid SUV category with a balanced blend of practical performance, fuel economy, and advanced tech features, all at a competitive price compared to Japanese and European counterparts.

Feb 3 • 22:27 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Hey kid, nobody wants to go to Cuba: Blackouts and food shortages leave the island without tourists

Cuba's tourism industry is struggling due to blackouts and food shortages, exacerbated by U.S. restrictions on fuel and financing.

Feb 3 • 08:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

More than 300 million dollars in trade surplus gained by South American country in January

The Bolivian government reported a trade surplus of over 331 million dollars in January, attributed to measures such as the end of fuel subsidies and reductions in public spending.

Feb 2 • 19:16 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The punishment of the domestic economy continued in 2025: coffee, meat, garbage collection, and household services increased

In 2025, prices for coffee, meat, garbage collection, and household services rose by 2.9%, significantly impacting household economy despite a 30% drop in olive oil prices and cheaper technology and fuel.

Jan 16 • 03:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Iran Crisis: How Higher Oil Prices Affect Consumers

The recent rise in oil prices, which increased from below $60 to over $66 per barrel, is expected to lead to higher costs for fuel and heating for many households.

Jan 15 • 10:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The Strangulation of Cuba

Cuba is experiencing its worst crisis since the revolution, marked by prolonged blackouts, shortages of fuel, medicines, and food, and increased pressure from the U.S. government requiring a shift towards openness.

Jan 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Redistribution from bottom to top – the fairy tale of the socially acceptable CO₂ tax

In 2025, the German government generated a record €21.4 billion from CO₂ certificates, primarily paid by consumers through fuel and heating purchases, while the funds mainly benefitted property owners, electric vehicle drivers, and industrial enterprises.

Jan 7 • 18:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Collapse of ‘zombie’ UK firms forecast to fuel unemployment in 2026

A report predicts that the failure of struggling 'zombie' companies in the UK will lead to increased unemployment in 2026, due to rising costs from interest rates, energy prices, and minimum wage increases.

Jan 5 • 00:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Drivers are disabling an important system in cars, and it could cost them dearly. Here's why

A growing number of drivers are intentionally disabling the start-stop system in their vehicles, despite its potential for fuel savings and environmental benefits.

Jan 1 • 12:00 UTC

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