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Iran

Kilometre-long petrol queues in Iran signal further strain on Tehran

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Business

Portugal: Next week starts with a sharp drop in fuel prices

Next week brings good news for drivers: a sharp drop in prices is expected, affecting both diesel and petrol at the pumps.

Business

Italy petrol tops €2.6: opposition and groups sound alarm, govt weighs variable fuel duty

Fuel costs are back in the spotlight: in Milan and on motorways prices exceed €2.60 a litre. Opposition parties and associations warn of hikes hitting families and firms, while the Meloni government drafts measures to stem the crisis.

Business

Diesel and petrol prices to jump sharply next week

Petrol and diesel prices will increase in the week of 20 to 26 July, and the rise is expected to be particularly significant.

Russia

Russians feel the bite of Moscow's war as petrol crisis worsens

A third of Russia's refining capacity has been knocked out by Ukrainian drone attacks, causing petrol shortages across more than half of Russia's regions.

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Europe News

Russian-occupied Crimea suspends petrol sales amid fuel crisis

Kyiv's targeting of Russia's energy industry has sparked a major fuel crisis in Crimea, with long queues for petrol stations and limited supply.

Europe in Motion

Where is EV charging cheapest and fastest?

Europe's EV charging network is growing fast, but prices and refuelling point density vary widely across the continent. Europe in Motion breaks down the data.

Business

Fuel prices fall 12 cents a litre from Monday in Portugal

These are the figures released by Anarec on Friday afternoon, but the drop may be smaller if the government decides to cut back the fuel tax discount.

Travel News

Portuguese among top in Europe for desire to travel in 2026

Nearly 50% of those polled in the country cited financial limitations as a reason not to travel, according to a study by Europ Assistance.

Europe News

Brussels Airlines sees no flight cancellations 'for now'

The Brussels-based airline has secured 80% of its jet fuel needs until the end of the year, but it doesn't hold physically the kerosene, as the fuel was purchased earlier under the airline's hedging strategy.

Europe News

First protests against high fuel prices emerge: who will join first?

"Producing is more expensive than ever, and prices are not keeping pace", says the Coordination rurale, which organised the rally. The union claims that "farms can no longer survive without a concrete response".

Business

Lufthansa hits record revenue as Iran war fuel costs eat into profits

The German airline group posted its highest-ever revenue in 2025 and improved its first-quarter results, but soaring jet fuel costs linked to the Iran war are forcing route cuts and pushing annual profit below initial forecasts.

Travel News

Jet fuel crisis: Which European flights are cancelled or suspended?

Carriers in Europe recoil over jet fuel prices, forcing them to sharply cut flight schedules and pass on charges to travellers ahead of the peak season.

Business

TotalEnergies ramps up refinery output to secure French fuel supply

TotalEnergies has maximised its output at the Gonfreville refinery to protect the French market from external supply shocks. The facility is operating at its limit to produce essential fuels as energy markets remain disrupted.

Europe in Motion

Where have fuel prices been rising the most since the Iran war?

Europe is feeling the pinch after the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, with stark differences between countries.

Economy

Reignited US-Iran tensions likely to drive up petrol and diesel prices

As US representatives travel to Pakistan on Monday for a second round of talks with Iran, the lack of clarity over a possible deal is once again expected to place upward pressure on petrol and diesel prices.

The Big Question

Can sustainable aviation fuel save airlines from fuel insecurity?

As we head towards carbon-neutral aviation in 2050, the sustainable aviation fuel industry is set to boom. We spoke to a key innovator to learn more.