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South China Morning Post – World · China
Petron Corp., the Philippines’ only refiner, has procured 2.48 million barrels of crude oil from Russia as the Southeast Asian nation scours the world for alte…
BBC News – World · Europe
Victoria and Tasmania incentivise commuters not to drive as the Iran war causes the price of petrol to shoot up.
Times of India – World · India
Indian stock markets face a shortened trading week with closures on Tuesday, March 31, for Mahavir Jayanti and Friday, April 3, for Good Friday. This marks the…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Indonesia is looking to save up to 40 trillion rupiah (US$2.3 billion) by cutting back on its free meal programme, an official said on Sunday, in a first auste…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Exclusive: Pubs, restaurants and hotels warn of mounting pressure days before rates rises and higher wage bills take effectOne in five hospitality businesses f…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, gas prices, grocery bills and mortgage rates have all climbed The US-Israel war against Iran has sent shockwaves thro…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Brent crude jumps 51% since start of March and gold suffers fifth-largest monthly fall in 50 yearsMiddle East crisis – latest updatesThe Brent crude oil price …
Times of India – World · India
Venture capitalist Vinod Khosla proposes eliminating federal income tax for Americans earning under $100,000, funded by higher capital gains taxes. He believes…
Times of India – World · India
Indian stock markets brace for a volatile, shortened week. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, crude oil price fluctuations, and the rupee's stability ar…
Times of India – World · India
Global economies reel as Middle East conflict escalates, disrupting oil supplies via the Strait of Hormuz. Nations like Vietnam and India are cutting fuel taxe…
Times of India – World · India
While India is keen to find a solution, for almost 30 years, it has used this as a bargaining chip at every meeting, realising that an imposition of duty on st…
Times of India – World · India
“Farmers’ efforts in this have given a lot of relief to the country at this time of global crisis,” he said. Ethanol production, he added, has not only benefit…
BBC News – World · Europe
Retail and dining premises will have to shut by 21:00 each night for the next month to conserve power.
South China Morning Post – World · China
The law of unintended consequences, a theory popularised by American sociologist Robert K Merton, has rarely been more applicable to any situation than to US P…
The New York Times – World · US
The challenges faced by a small-business owner near Moscow highlight how Russia’s war-drained economy is on the doorstep of a major crisis.
The Hindu – World · India
Mr. Novak said that turmoil in the global oil and oil products market, caused by the crisis in West Asia, is leading to significant price fluctuations
Times of India – World · India
Traditionally, India has sourced most of its crude from the Middle East, particularly Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, owing to geographical proximity, establis…
Times of India – World · India
Petrol and diesel prices remained largely stable across major Indian cities today, despite global crude oil surges due to the US-Iran conflict. The government'…
Times of India – World · India
Adilabad district in Telangana faces the highest LPG prices in South India at Rs 999 per cylinder, significantly impacting household budgets. This surge, attri…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Myanmar’s ageing railway stations are bustling with life, crowded with passengers as surging fuel prices due to the Middle East war drive commuters to choose t…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Global energy crisis continues to widen amid market volatility, while so-called 'TACO traders' attempt to capitalise.
The Guardian – World · Europe
PM did not rule out later fuel rationing or work-from-home measures but said he strongly preferred ‘voluntary arrangements’Get our breaking news email, free ap…
Times of India – World · India
In a letter to chief secretaries of states and UTs, petroleum secretary Neeraj Mittal said only those industrial units that have registered with oil marketing …
NBC News – World · US
President Donald Trump is used to bending financial markets to his will
Times of India – World · India
The windfall tax will also help the Centre partly offset the impact of the excise duty cut. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs chairman Vivek Chaturve…
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
There are high hopes for upgrades to the Apapa Quays and Tin Can Island ports. But concerns remain over corruption and longstanding bottlenecks plaguing Nigeri…
Times of India – World · India
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The Guardian – World · Europe
Unions and farmers call for government intervention as agriculture, construction and waste industries also at risk from higher pricesGet our breaking news emai…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Government, industry and opposition see growing public support for a new gas tax but the industry is fighting backGet our breaking news email, free app or dail…
Times of India – World · India
Following a fatal small plane crash, the DGCA has issued new guidelines empowering pilots flying VVIPs to refuse unsafe flights. These rules aim to prevent und…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong’s rail giant has announced it will keep fares unchanged for the coming year after an annual review, marking the second year without any increase. “Th…
South China Morning Post – World · China
China’s market regulator has told companies including electric vehicle maker BYD and battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) to compete health…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Rising fuel costs triggered by the Middle East crisis are emerging as an unexpected tailwind for China’s electric vehicle (EV) makers, as consumers increasingl…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Abdulla Banndar Al-Etaibi, says the disruption of fertiliser supplies due to the war on Iran will push food prices up.
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
India, the world's third biggest crude importer, announces measures amid shortages created by the Iran war.
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The European Union has announced that it will introduce handling fees for non-EU small packages from November 1. The fee will be charged in addition to a custo…
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Supply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets — the war in Iran brings back memories of the oil crises of the 1970s. Back then, many economies plunged into …
The New York Times – World · US
Transport workers in Manila walked off the job to protest the rising cost of fuel, as the war in the Middle East causes a national energy emergency.
Times of India – World · India
The government has imposed export duties on diesel and turbine fuel to boost domestic availability and energy security, estimating Rs 1,500 crore in revenue. S…
South China Morning Post – World · China
The havoc unleashed on global shipping by the US-Israel war on Iran has underlined China’s urgent need to fix its lack of a robust maritime insurance industry,…
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The Indian government has ordered the cut amid the volatility in global crude prices. Other headlines in our daily news roundup include the oil minister denyin…
The New York Times – World · US
The war in the Middle East risks worsening an inflation problem that the Federal Reserve has struggled for years to subdue.
Times of India – World · India
Apart from crude oil disruptions, the supply of LPG and LNG have also been hit. India imports a big portion of its LPG and LNG needs and has been looking to st…
Your Story · India
As the financial year ends, March offers homebuyers a window to align tax planning, financial clarity, and faster loan processing. March 2026 presents a strat…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Four weeks into the US-Israeli war on Iran, the crisis is beginning to bite in Malaysia, where Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cut the monthly quota for subsi…
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