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๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigerians' Woes Deepen As Petrol Hits N1,400/L

The price of petrol in Nigeria has surged to nearly N1,400 per litre, exacerbating economic difficulties for citizens amid rising crude oil prices.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

5th time in March: Petrol hits N1,332 as Dangote hikes price again

Petrol prices in Nigeria have skyrocketed to N1,332 per litre due to another price hike by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.

Mar 22 โ€ข 01:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Is your jerry can safe and legal?

As fuel prices rise due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, Australians are stockpiling petrol, leading to shortages of jerry cans and prompting safety warnings about second-hand fuel containers.

Mar 22 โ€ข 00:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Morning Recap: Women stripped, sexually assaulted during Delta festival, Dangote hikes petrol price fifth time in March, other top stories

The article discusses several significant stories from Nigeria, including outrage over sexual assaults at a Delta festival, rising petrol prices, and speculation on political developments involving Ike Ekweremadu.

Mar 21 โ€ข 07:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

JUST IN: Dangote hikes petrol price fifth time in March to N1,275/litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised the petrol price for the fifth time this March to N1,275 per litre amid increasing volatility in Nigeria's deregulated petrol sector.

Mar 21 โ€ข 07:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

4th time in March: Dangote hikes fuel price to N1,245

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised the price of petrol to N1,245 per litre, marking the fourth increase this month due to rising global geopolitical tensions.

Mar 21 โ€ข 00:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

BREAKING: Dangote refinery hikes fuel price to N1,245/litre

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria announced a price increase for petrol to N1,245 per litre, citing global geopolitical tensions as the reason for the hike.

Mar 20 โ€ข 18:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Premium petrol has become expensive, what are the prices in your city?

The price of premium petrol in India has increased by 2 to 2.30 rupees, while the price of normal petrol remains unchanged.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Normal vs Premium Petrol: What is the Difference and Which One Should You Choose?

The price of premium petrol has increased by โ‚น2.30 per liter due to its higher octane number and special additives, differentiating it from normal petrol.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How Different is Premium Petrol from Normal, which has Increased by 2.30 Rupees per Liter!

The price of premium petrol in India has risen by 2.30 rupees per liter, leading to a discussion about its differences from normal petrol and its suitability for high-compression engines.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

War wounds on petrol! Premium petrol increased by 2.30 rupees per liter, no change in normal rates

The price of premium petrol in India has been raised by 2.30 rupees per liter amid rising crude oil prices and conflict in the Middle East, while normal petrol prices remain unchanged.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Reps warn of imminent petrol scarcity, price hike

The Nigerian House of Representatives has raised alarms about the potential return of fuel scarcity, warning that without corrective measures, petrol queues and rising prices are likely to occur soon.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

More than 500 reports of possible petrol price-gouging made to ACCC since start of Iran war

The ACCC has received over 500 complaints regarding potential price-gouging at petrol stations since the onset of the Iran war.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Why marketers delay petrol price cuts โ€” MEMAN

The Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria explains why petrol prices rise quickly but decline slowly, citing factors like cost recovery pressures and market volatility.

Mar 19 โ€ข 00:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Why did the RBA raise rates as households face petrol price double whammy?

The Reserve Bank of Australia raised interest rates amid rising inflation and increasing fuel prices, prompting questions from the public about the efficacy of this decision.

Mar 18 โ€ข 22:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Fuel apps record spike in users as prices continue to climb

Petrol price monitoring websites in Australia have seen a significant increase in users as prices rise due to global conflicts.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Fuel price gouging may not be illegal, experts warn

Experts caution that despite consumer outrage over rising fuel prices, price gouging at petrol stations may not legally be prosecuted in Australia.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Global EV uptake expected to accelerate as Iran war causes worldwide petrol price hikes

The ongoing war in Iran is contributing to rising global petrol prices, which is accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Petrol price rise amid war in the Middle East adds to cost-of-living focus in SA state election

The rise in petrol prices due to the Middle East conflict is intensifying focus on cost-of-living issues ahead of the South Australian state election.

Mar 17 โ€ข 01:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Petrol, diesel vessels arrive Nigeria amid price surge

Vessels carrying significant amounts of petrol and diesel are docking in Lagos as Nigeria faces rising fuel prices despite an import license freeze.

Mar 17 โ€ข 01:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

SF warns against 'knee-jerk solution' to price shock on petrol and diesel

The Socialist People's Party (SF) in Denmark cautions against hastily implemented measures to tackle rising petrol and diesel prices during an election campaign.

Mar 16 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Dozens of Australian petrol stations run out of fuel as panic-buying continues

Dozens of petrol stations in Australia have run out of fuel due to panic-buying linked to rising prices amid the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 16 โ€ข 07:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Significant Increase in Petrol, Diesel and LPG Prices in Nepal

Nepal has announced a substantial rise in petroleum prices due to escalating global market rates and supply challenges.

Mar 15 โ€ข 22:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Expert shares cheaper fuel โ€˜secretโ€™ as prices soar due to Iran war

A money-saving expert reveals a tips for drivers to reduce fuel costs utilizing a price comparison app amidst rising fuel prices due to global tensions.

Mar 15 โ€ข 13:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Petrol stations face urgent demand amid concerns of Iran war price hike 'profiteering'

Petrol stations in the UK are being scrutinized for potential 'profiteering' amid rising fuel prices linked to the conflict in Iran.

Mar 12 โ€ข 19:07 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: NNPC Cuts Petrol Price By N100 in Lagos, N95 in Abuja

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company has reduced petrol prices by N100 in Lagos and N95 in Abuja, following a decrease in global oil prices.

Mar 12 โ€ข 14:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Monopoly fears rise as Dangote controls N14.4tn petrol market

Concerns are mounting over monopolistic control in Nigeria's petrol market as Dangote Petroleum Refinery becomes the dominant supplier, leading to calls for urgent price regulation from stakeholders and experts.

Mar 12 โ€ข 08:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Rachel Reeves issues warning to UK petrol stations after update on prices reaching 180p

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned UK petrol retailers against price exploitation amid rising fuel costs linked to the Middle East crisis.

Mar 11 โ€ข 11:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Petrol price cap considered in Perth as panic buying takes hold

The WA government is considering a temporary petrol price cap to combat soaring fuel costs in Perth amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 11 โ€ข 07:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

1,300 petrol: A multiplier of hardship

The rising price of petrol in Nigeria has led to widespread lamentation among drivers, vehicle owners, and traders, as pump prices soar above N1,000 per litre.

Mar 11 โ€ข 00:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

How petrol price panic is unfolding across Asia

Fuel prices are skyrocketing across Asia due to disruptions in supply caused by the escalating conflict in Iran, leading countries like Bangladesh to impose rationing measures.

Mar 10 โ€ข 04:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Petrol price jumps to N1,350 per litre in Sokoto

The price of petrol in Sokoto has surged to N1,350 per litre, causing concern among residents and motorists amid ongoing economic difficulties.

Mar 9 โ€ข 22:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

In Latvia, the price of diesel fuel has increased by a fifth since the conflict in the Middle East

The price of diesel in Latvia has risen approximately 20% since the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, while the price of 95 octane petrol has increased by 5-7%.

Mar 9 โ€ข 14:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

PHOTO: Lines at cheaper petrol stations block traffic, gasoline and diesel quickly rise in price

Long lines at affordable petrol stations in Czechia are disrupting traffic as fuel prices rapidly increase.

Mar 9 โ€ข 13:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

BREAKING: Again, Dangote Refinery hikes petrol price to N1,175

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria has raised the price of petrol to N1,175 per litre, marking a significant increase amidst prior adjustments within the week.

Mar 9 โ€ข 12:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Drivers urged to check 1 area of their car amid rising fuel costs

Drivers in the UK are advised to check their car's fuel efficiency amid rising petrol costs due to Middle Eastern tensions.

Mar 9 โ€ข 10:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Will the prices of petrol and diesel increase after LPG? The central government has revealed its plan

The Indian government has raised the price of domestic LPG cylinders while assuring that petrol and diesel prices will not increase for now.

Mar 8 โ€ข 02:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nigerians groan over Dangote petrol price hike

Nigerians are facing increased petrol prices following a hike by Dangote Petroleum Refinery, pushing pump prices in some regions above N1,000 per litre.

Mar 8 โ€ข 01:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Of the Baltic capitals, Riga has seen the smallest increase in fuel prices

Riga experienced the smallest fuel price increase among the Baltic capitals, with petrol prices rising by 5.1% and diesel by 9%.

Mar 7 โ€ข 05:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Petrol price to hit N1,050

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised its petrol price to N995 per litre amid rising global crude oil prices and increased replacement costs.

Mar 7 โ€ข 00:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

JUST IN: Dangote refinery hikes petrol price to N995

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised its petrol price to N995 per litre following significant increases linked to global oil market fluctuations.

Mar 6 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Petrol Prices Could Skyrocket in April

South African drivers may face petrol price increases of up to R8 per litre in April due to rising global oil prices and a weakening rand.

Mar 6 โ€ข 13:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

US-Iran war: Marketers, Dangote trade words over petrol price

In light of escalating tensions in the Middle East, the price of petrol in Nigeria has surged, with Dangote Refinery blaming the crisis for its price hikes despite challenges from marketers claiming imported petrol is cheaper.

Mar 6 โ€ข 09:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Morning recap: DIG Mba, others retire as seven AIGs await promotion, Dangote, marketers clash over petrol price, other headlines

Senior police officials in Nigeria retire, while the country faces domestic disputes over petroleum pricing and international tensions escalate in the Middle East.

Mar 6 โ€ข 07:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gasoline prices rise and reach nearly R$ 7 at petrol stations in Natal

The price of common gasoline in Natal has increased to R$ 6.99 per liter, with implications tied to international conflicts affecting oil prices.

Mar 5 โ€ข 18:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Petrol price misery continues as oil surges to highest cost in a year

Petrol prices in the UK are rising sharply due to the recent surge in oil prices, which have reached their highest level in over a year amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:48 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority Announces Fuel Price Hike

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority has increased fuel prices for diesel and petrol, effective March 4, due to rising global oil prices.

Mar 5 โ€ข 08:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

Australian petrol retailers accused of price gouging over rising fuel costs amid Iran war

Australian motoring groups have accused petrol retailers of price gouging as the conflict in Iran leads to rising fuel prices, with costs up to 25 cents more per litre.

Mar 5 โ€ข 07:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

From petrol to groceries: how Middle East crisis is driving up prices

The Middle East conflict is causing significant price increases globally across various sectors, particularly in fuel and groceries, raising concerns about price gouging and future economic impacts.

Mar 4 โ€ข 14:42 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania: Gulf Crisis Hits Tanzania As Fuel Price Soars By 10.76 Percent

Tanzania's fuel prices have increased significantly in March 2026, driven by a 10.76% rise attributed to the Gulf crisis, impacting petrol, diesel, and kerosene across major ports.

Mar 4 โ€ข 14:09 UTC

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