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German authorities are seeking solutions to the persistently high oil and gas prices, implementing new regulations for gas stations and releasing part of their oil reserves.

The German government is planning to restrict fuel price increases at gas stations in response to rising oil market prices due to the conflict in the Middle East.

Pakistan's government has reverted to strict regulations in response to a deepening oil crisis exacerbated by the ongoing conflict between the US-Israel and Iran, dramatically affecting fuel prices and daily life.

Pakistan is experiencing a fuel crisis due to rising oil prices and disrupted supplies caused by tensions in the Middle East, prompting the government to introduce new regulations to conserve fuel.

A new law set to take effect from January 1, 2027, aims to establish institutional oversight of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) operations at Polish airports and allow inspections of national refineries.

During a National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) operation, two fuel stations were shut down and nine others fined in Noroeste Fluminense.

The Indian government is intensifying regulations on vehicle mileage and carbon emissions by proposing the CAFE-3 (Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency) to the Prime Minister's Office for approval.

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.

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.

Capital Ship Management Corp. has welcomed the newly constructed VLCC tanker M/T 'Aristotelis II,' noted for its advanced ecological features and fuel efficiency.

Lloyd’s Register has issued a warning about the deterioration in the quality of marine fuels, with a significant increase in non-compliant fuel incidents reported in major bunkering ports.

The Trump administration has ended the automatic engine shut-off feature in vehicles, marking a significant move against environmental regulations implemented by previous administrations.

Climate leaders are protesting the Trump administration's rollback of key federal climate regulations, calling it a corrupt act influenced by the fossil fuel industry.

The Ecuadorian government has reformed the regulations for calculating diesel prices, effective from February 12 to March 11, 2026, amid upcoming price adjustments for outros fuels.

An operation is underway in São Luís, Brazil, to inspect fuel quality and transparency at gas stations along BR-135, focusing on safety and pricing practices.

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.

China's military has implemented new regulations to enhance fuel supply oversight and improve combat readiness amid an investigation by the US into recent air crashes.

With the new year, various legal changes have come into effect in Germany, including an increase in minimum wage and CO2 pricing, alongside higher costs for public transport and fuel.