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Petrol, diesel prices hiked for first time in 4 years; fuel retailers still face a gap of Rs 15-20/litre on sales
Synopsis India is the world’s third-largest oil importer, heavily dependent on global markets and energy flowing out of the Persian Gulf. In a crisis, the government typically prioritises the protection of its 1.4 billion, price-sensitive consumers and containing inflation, but last Friday’s increase suggests it is beginning to restore a balance as fiscal and market
Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol Nears ₦1,400 as Businesses, NLC, and OPC Lament the Crisis
Petrol nears ₦1,400 as businesses, NLC, and OPC lament the crisis Soludo appoints Chiamaka Nnake as the first female SSG in Anambra ‘Don’t start what you can’t finish,’ Wike at loggerheads with Makinde DJ Pretty Play completes 288-hour Guinness World Record attempt despite setback Baba Ijesha breaks silence on Bobrisky’s prison controversy Across Nigeria’s 36
Petrol stations in Port Harcourt reopen as NUPENG suspends strike
Some petrol stations in Port Harcourt City have resumed operations following the suspension of the strike declared by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers. A survey conducted around the Port Harcourt metropolis on Wednesday showed that many petrol stations were open for business. NUPENG directed its members to embark on a strike
Petrol price outlook improves, but bad news for bakkie drivers as diesel increase looms
Jason Woosey | Published 2 weeks ago The fuel price outlook for August is a mixed bag, with petrol prices predicted to decrease and diesel costs set for a significant increase. Data from our friends over at the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows an over-recovery for petrol that points to potential decreases of 30 cents
GOOD petrol and diesel price news coming NEXT WEEK
The latest figures point to good news for both petrol and diesel motorists in South Africa next week. For the latest fuel price news, bookmark The South African website’s dedicated section for free-to-read content As reported by The South African website, vehicle owners in Mzansi saw a massive increase in the cost of both petrol and diesel earlier
₦935/Litre Petrol: Are They Expecting Us To Clap For Them? – Labour Reacts To New Price
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded further reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), stressing that the recent drop in price to ₦935/litre is not satisfactory. Naija News reports that Dangote Petroleum Refinery in partnership with MRS recently announced a reduction in petrol price to ₦935/litre. Prior to the announcement, the
Petrol Subsidy Is Emotive, Financing For Development Is Rational, by Salisu Na’inna Dambatta
Petrol Subsidy Is Emotive, Financing For Development Is Rational, by Salisu Na’inna Dambatta That the sum of USD 800 million (about N386 billion) borrowed by the Federal Government through the World Bank would be used to cushion the initial potential negative effects of the forthcoming removal of subsidy on the price of premium motor
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...