Retail sales rise as British motorists stock up on fuel
By Mark Sweney

ONS says sales up by 0.7% in March, spurred by big rise in fuel purchases and sunny weather helping retailers

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/24/retail-sales-rise-british-motorists-petrol-diesel

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Petrol stations fined for mismatched pricing, misleading consumers
By Jess Scully

NSW Fair Trading issues more than 200 fines to petrol stations found to have breached pricing rules. Meanwhile, motorists celebrate a drop in prices as the premier weighs future fuel security measures.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-24/nsw-fuel-price-compliance-blitz-petrol-stations-fined/106601068

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How Aussies near you are coping with the fuel crisis

Petrol prices are reshaping Australian life in ways big and small — from a grandmother's isolation to a farmer's future.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-24/fuel-price-increase-how-impact-australians/106586862

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Inflation rises as fuel prices surge with warning bills could climb again this year

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/money/inflation-rises-fuel-prices-surge-37057180

Pacific leaders 'totally blindsided' by declaration of fuel emergency
By Stephen Dziedzic

Confusion and some frustration remains after a key Pacific leader announced an emergency declaration had been agreed to over fuel, despite other leaders not knowing about it.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-23/did-pacific-nations-declare-a-fuel-emergency/106594474

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EU gives UK holidaymakers flight cancellations update in new statement on April 22

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/eu-gives-uk-holidaymakers-flight-37054156

Ampol has received $25m to produce renewable diesel, but will it boost supply?
By Jack McKay

The Queensland government has given $25 million to Ampol so it can produce renewable diesel in a bid to boost domestic fuel supplies.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-22/queensland-funding-ampol-refinery-renewable-diesel/106591516

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