fuel crisis

Europe in Motion

War in Iran: Where in Europe have petrol prices spiked?

Motorists across Europe are facing higher fuel prices as the war in Iran has rattled global energy markets, with governments looking at how best to react.

19/03/2026

Europe News

EU Commission urged to find ways to lower energy bills

EU leaders have asked the European Commission to review electricity prices and the EU Emissions Trading System to curb price volatility while preserving climate incentives.

10/03/2026

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Oil prices: Drivers rush to fill tanks in China before fuel price hike

Drivers queued at petrol stations in Nanjing ahead of a nationwide fuel price increase set to take effect at midnight as global oil prices surged above $100 per barrel.

10/03/2026

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Fuel shortages leave Havana streets piled with trash

Fuel shortages in Cuba disrupt rubbish collection, leaving waste in the streets and deepening concerns over failing basic services

18/02/2026

Cuba

Fuel shortages tighten grip on Cuba as US blockade deepens energy crisis

Cuba is rationing fuel as aviation authorities warn of limited jet fuel supplies. While Havana’s airport remains operational, long-haul flights face disruption. Public transport has stalled, banks reduced hours, and Mexico pledged diplomatic efforts to help resume oil shipments.

13/02/2026

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Aid groups warn of life-threatening conditions in Gaza due to fuel crisis

In Khan Younis, residents burn rubbish for heat due to fuel scarcity, with aid groups warning of risks to children from the harsh winter conditions.

22/01/2026

United Kingdom

As cold weather looms, concerns grow again about energy bills

Around 40% of Brits are keeping their heating off, as NGOs issue stark warnings of a coming crisis.

19/10/2023

World News

Will Europe's ban on Russian diesel hike global fuel prices?

The European Union ban on Russian diesel fuel and other products made from crude oil in Russian refineries, begins on 5 February.

30/01/2023

Slovakia

Fuel tourism boosts petrol sales on Hungary's borders

Hungarian fuel tourists are filling up their vehicles over the border in neighbouring countries to avoid soaring prices at home.

26/01/2023

Hungary

Hungary scraps cap on fuel prices amid shortages and long queues

The government has blamed European Union sanctions on Russia for the end of the measure.

07/12/2022

Sierra Leone

Taxis drivers increasing turn to black market for petrol

As Sierra Leone’s fuel shortage continues to bite, taxi drivers in the capital, Freetown, are increasing turning to the black market for their petrol supply.

05/12/2022

Earth News

Fuel prices have forced us to use energy more efficiently, IEA says

There’s still a way to go, however, if the world is to reach emissions targets by 2050 the International Energy Agency warns.

02/12/2022

France

France fuel crisis: Strikes continue as trade union snubs pay rise

The CGT trade union says it's holding out for a ten percent wage increase, in light of soaring inflation and TotalEnergies' huge profits.

14/10/2022

Earth News

‘Warm spaces’ are being set up to help vulnerable Brits through winter

Martin Lewis has helped advise on how UK libraries, councils and others can provide for people facing unfeasible energy bills.

23/09/2022

United Kingdom

UK reverses fracking ban in England to secure energy supply

The British government lifted a 2019 moratorium on fracking in England, authorising the controversial gas extraction practice as an energy crisis deepens.

22/09/2022

Earth News

More Brits refuse to pay despite Truss’s €2,900 energy bills freeze

Almost 200,000 people have so far signed up to the Don't Pay movement, as UK energy bills soar by 97% in a year.

14/09/2022