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Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine have caused a diesel squeeze for the world’s workhorse fuel. This situation anticipates an even worse crunch because demand is rising ahead of the Northern Hemisphere winter.

Drivers have stolen nearly £200,000 of fuel from UK forecourts daily since the start of the Iran war, driven by soaring pump prices. The thefts reflect rising fuel costs and economic strain amid geopolitical tensions.

Black holes eject powerful energy jets that blow away surrounding gas to great distances, yet they continue to grow. The article questions how black holes sustain their growth despite expelling gas.

Russia is forced to import fuel from India due to Ukrainian strikes damaging refineries, as drone attacks have disrupted supplies and caused widespread shortages.

Three Ivorian firms are competing with global brands in Ivory Coast's fuel, finance, and cosmetics sectors, as homegrown companies gain ground in these industries.

Cuba is experiencing a third nationwide blackout in two weeks due to fuel shortages, leaving the entire country without power.

The $9.99 price point remains influential in retail as consumers perceive items under $10 as more affordable. Businesses face challenges maintaining these prices due to inflation, fuel, tariffs, and production costs, leading to cost-cutting measures like reduced packaging and smaller product sizes. Psychological pricing thresholds at $5, $10, and $20 continue to shape consumer perceptions of value.

Members of a Telegram group in Germany, disguised as a 'driving school for experts,' used code words like 'cars' for women and 'driving' for rape to discuss drug-facilitated sexual assaults. The network, primarily Chinese men targeting Chinese women, led to convictions of four members. The investigation remains partially obscured by privacy laws and censorship.

Hawaiʻi County Council District 7 is addressing challenges related to fuel, food, and disaster preparation. The district, located on the Big Island, is the second-largest population center in the region.

A landslide on the Mumbai-Goa Highway in Maharashtra caused a 12-hour traffic halt, with travelers reporting unavailability of food, water, and fuel at their locations.

Russians are experiencing war impacts through fuel shortages caused by drone attacks on oil refineries. The situation has forced public awareness of the war's reality, ending prior indifference.

New York City's rent-freeze policy is criticized for requiring landlords of rent-controlled units to cover rising inflationary costs without compensation. These costs include expenses for salaries, maintenance, fuel, and insurance, which the letter argues devalues property equity.

Bolivia has deployed troops and bulldozers to reopen roads under a 90-day emergency decree after a 50-day blockade caused critical shortages of food, fuel, and medicine in cities.

Latam Airlines increased flight capacity by nearly 11% in May and introduced new routes in Brazil, but ticket prices remain high due to rising fuel costs and a strong real currency. The airline's expansion has not led to lower fares as operational expenses continue to climb.

Seven European countries have urged Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to immediately halt their assault on El-Obeid in North Kordofan state. The countries warned of credible signs of an imminent major offensive, as civilians face worsening shortages of food, water, and fuel.

Ukraine's logistical lockdown of Crimea is causing fuel shortages and power outages on the occupied peninsula. The strategy aims to undermine Putin’s revanchist project by isolating Crimea.

A vessel undergoing maintenance at a private yard in Kochi caught fire, causing anxiety in the neighborhood due to concerns about the presence of fuel. The vessel had conducted a trial run the day before the incident.

Ukraine’s drone campaign is increasing in intensity and targeting Russia’s fuel, defense, and industrial sectors. The economic strain on Russia’s key industries is compounding over time.

G7 allies are working to ensure Ukraine remains a priority for Trump as the war in the Middle East continues. The ongoing conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths, including top Iranian leaders, and has driven up global prices for fuel, food, and other essentials.

G7 allies are working to ensure Ukraine remains a priority for Trump as the war in the Middle East continues. The proposed agreement aims for a truce in the ongoing conflict, which has caused widespread casualties and increased the cost of fuel, food, and other essential goods.

The Trump administration has put on hold a deal by Florida energy trading company Vanguard Energy to send one of the largest fuel cargoes from the U.S. to Cuba in decades. The deal would have allowed Vanguard Energy to supply fuel to Cuban authorities.

La Paz is experiencing fuel, food, and medical oxygen shortages due to weeks of blockades under a declared health emergency. Travelers and expats are advised to take precautions as the situation remains critical.

A report reveals that fuel costs consume 73% of tricycle operators' income in northern Nigeria's Kano, Kaduna, and Jigawa states, where informal transportation is vital for daily mobility and economic activity.

The NFHS collected data on COVID deaths, toilets, and fuel, but some information is missing from the factsheets. The data collection spans three areas, yet key details are absent in the published summaries.

Residents in Miami's wealthiest ZIP code are attempting to evict a marine terminal that supplies fuel to cargo and cruise ships at PortMiami. Locals argue the terminal is an eyesore.

Ukraine is using AI drones to attack Russian convoys supplying troops with ammunition, fuel, and food. BBC Verify has analyzed videos of these attacks in occupied Ukraine.

The US-Iran conflict is disrupting Sudan's agricultural sector by blocking shipping lanes, exacerbating fuel and fertilizer price hikes. Sudan's ongoing war between the army and RSF paramilitary further destabilizes food production, forcing farmers to cut back on summer planting.

Adnoc's tankers are transporting oil, gas, and fuel through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy transit route.

NGOs are urging the establishment of a humanitarian corridor through the Strait of Hormuz as rising oil prices and a blockade caused by the US and Israel's war on Iran disrupt the delivery of food, fuel, and medicine to millions in need.

South Africa is increasing fuel imports from the United States, with four tankers delivering fuel to Durban this month amid trade disruptions caused by the war.

A hot air balloon carrying 13 people made an emergency landing in a California homeowner's backyard after running out of fuel and encountering wind issues. The incident was reported by journalist Tom Hanson.

The article examines the impact of the ongoing Middle East crisis on travel costs, comparing the affordability of staycations versus 'cheap' international holidays when accounting for expenses like food and fuel.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to cause rising fuel and fertilizer costs, leading to reduced agricultural harvests and higher food prices, potentially leaving millions hungry.

The article discusses how rising fertiliser and fuel prices due to the Iran war have caused panic among farmers, potentially leading to a global food shock. These soaring costs threaten agricultural production and stability worldwide.