How can we support #EnergyEfficient products through a simple and effective EU framework? ♻️

7️⃣key recommendations for the @EU_Commission to ensure the upcoming #EnergyEfficientProductsOmnibus reduces administrative burdens and delivers better outcomes for #consumers.

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Times of India | LPG Cylinder Shortage in Jamshedpur? New Helpline Launched to Address Consumer Grievances

Jamshedpur authorities have launched helpline numbers for domestic LPG cylinder distribution complaints following Deputy Commissioner Karn Satyarthi's directive. The DC emphasized strict action against cosmetic scarcity, black marketing, and distribution irregularities, urging companies to raise awareness and ensure transparent delivery information for consumers.

Read more: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/lpg-cylinder-shortage-in-jamshedpur-new-helpline-launched-to-address-consumer-grievances/articleshow/130042269.cms

#lpg #jamshedpur #helpline #consumers #blackmarketing

Trump seems to miss that:

• Gasoline #prices in #USA have risen and will continue to rise due to disruptions in Middle East #oil supply, despite the US being a net crude oil & natural gas exporter

• Prices for products in general will likely rise for US #consumers due to higher #fuel costs (esp. diesel, which I posted yesterday)

• #Helium & #fertilizer—both essential for US industries—are taking a supply hit due to the closure of #StraitOfHormuz

#economics #USpol
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https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/article/trump-claims-us-is-totally-independent-of-the-middle-east-hes-overlooking-how-global-energy-markets-work-100000997.html

Diesel prices have risen substantially—higher than regular gasoline prices 👀
(see graph)

In time, farmers will pay more. Shippers will pay more. Consumers will ultimately pay more for products as retailers raise prices to offset increased shipping costs.

So... that got me researching.
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Part 1🧵
#USA #US #USeconomy #economics #fuel #diesel #gasoline #prices #business #shipping #consumers

Turning a blind eye to exploitation in the food chain

"A national program protecting the rights of migrant workers has uncovered millions in unpaid wages, threats of visa cancellation and modern slavery."

"The first year of the $13.5 million scheme, run by the Home Affairs department, has uncovered millions in stolen wages, threats of visa cancellation and cases of "modern slavery" by Australian employers."

"It has identified $1.35 million in potential unpaid wage claims in NSW alone, as well as cases of exploitation and workplace injury where employers have breached the law." >>
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/migrant-worker-scheme-uncovers-stolen-wages-modern-slavery/106512360

"Half a million young Australians working in the retail, fast food and pharmacy sectors are set for a wage increase after the Fair Work Commission abolished junior pay rates for those aged 18 and over."
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/31/fair-work-abolishes-junior-pay-rates-w

#exploitation #work #IR #NSW #WorkplaceRights #PALM #food #agriculture #meat #consumers #slavery #UnpaidWages #Pasifika #Australia #FoodChains #crime #regulation

Image: Food produced without exploitation, no suffering of humans, animals, and the environment, focusing on fair labour, sustainability, and ethical sourcing.