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Indonesia: Bali fuel supply delays spark panic buying and hours-long queues

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Ecotech

Europe’s EV boom risks a graveyard of batteries. Is there a solution?

Experts are calling for recycling technology to “rapidly expand” as millions of EV batteries are set to die in the coming years.

Earth News

Stick to the speed limit to save money and cut emissions, says study

A new study says that obeying the speed limit could save millions of euros every year, while adding just 54 seconds to the average daily commute.

Economy

Petrol and diesel in Europe: Where are prices highest and lowest?

Petrol and diesel prices have risen significantly across Europe since the escalation of the Middle East crisis. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the latest fuel prices.

Economy

Fuel taxes across Europe: Where do consumers pay the most?

Fuel prices across Europe are soaring, with taxes making up more than half of the cost at the pump in many countries. Euronews Business examines how differences in taxes mean motorists in some countries now pay far more at the pump than others.

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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.

Business

SOCAR gets EU green light for major Italian petrol bid

The European Commission cleared the acquisition of Italiana Petroli, paving the way for Baku to deepen its footprint in Europe’s downstream energy market.

Business

Unlikely bedfellows: Castrol deal draws private capital into industry

The deal reflects a shift in how investors view businesses like Castrol — less as consumer brands, and more as industrial infrastructure embedded in the global economy.

Serbia

US sanctions Serbia's main oil supplier over Russian-majority control

The measures, which Washington has postponed six times, could lead to fuel shortages and price increases in Serbia.

Markets

European gas prices spike to 2-year highs as storage levels falter

European gas prices have surged 30% in the past month as colder weather, weak renewables, and supply concerns strain storage levels, now at their lowest since 2022. With refilling costs rising, Germany is weighing subsidies, while markets watch for potential Russian gas flows.

Europe in Motion

Where does the EU stand on trading goods with Russia?

As the EU reduces its reliance on Russia, recent figures show that exports to the country have fallen by 58%, while imports have dropped by 86%, particularly for nickel and petroleum oil.

Business

VW electric car sales plunge: Why are Europeans returning to petrol?

Sales of Volkswagen electric vehicles in Europe fell by almost a quarter in the first three months of the year as consumers returned to petrol.

World News

Euroviews. Are electric cars still cheaper to run than petrol and diesel?

The short answer is yes. But there are big differences from one country to the next, Fabian Sperka writes.

Health news

Gas stoves can emit chemical linked to blood cancers, study finds

Home cookers raise levels of benzene, a chemical linked to a risk of cancers of the blood cells, to well above "health benchmarks".

Earth News

NZ climate activist risks 10 years in jail for fake letter

Penwarden claims the fake letter was never intended to deceive or be believed, but that it was a “satirical protest.”

Ecotech

E-fuels: Are these synthetic fuels a good alternative to electric cars

These synthetic fuels are theoretically carbon neutral and are being championed by some in the automotive industry as an alternative to electrification.

Earth News

France becomes the first European country to ban fossil fuel adverts

The new law is the first of its kind in Europe but some have argued that it allows companies too much leeway to continue advertising.