Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is breaking new ground as the story unfolds. Whether it’s investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest film, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on American women fighting for reproductive rights, … Read more
YesA power shake-up doesn’t just raise our electricity bills – it can revolutionize how our economy works. The UK responded to the energy crisis of the 1970s by modernizing its energy system and doubling down on its North Sea oil extraction. Investment poured in and the UK became an energy importer. When energy security is … Read more
Travelers planning summer vacations face a tough decision as global oil supply disruptions, caused by conflicts in the Middle East, have pushed up jet fuel prices leading to higher airfares being passed on to passengers. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING According to the latest analysis of the International Transport Organization, the price of world jet fuel stood at … Read more
American airlines that have been smarting from airport security lines are about to be shocked again. Subscribe to read this story without ads Get ad-free articles and exclusive content. A global jet fuel shortage is expected to drive up air travel costs and reduce flight times, as airlines look to cut rising prices. On Monday, … Read more
Australians hoping for relief from fuel price cuts in time for Easter travel are set to be disappointed, with the industry predicting the effects of Labour’s temporary tax cuts will take days or weeks to reach some people around the country. The halving of fuel duty, which starts on Wednesday until the end of June, … Read more
Photo: RNZ / Unsplash The government should start prioritizing diesel allocations now as the fuel situation worsens, Westpac’s chief economist has said. It comes as supply data from US investment bank JP Morgan reports that the last shipment of fuel from Gulf Oil is likely to arrive in New Zealand on 20 April. Prime Minister … Read more
Australian business groups have warned governments to consider ways to reduce fuel demand and boost support for struggling businesses as the fuel crisis continues. Also on Sunday, the federal government urged Australians to stick to their Easter travel plans – if they can – but the environment minister, Murray Watt, warned the fuel scare was … Read more