Fire breaks out at Viva Energy oil refinery in Geelong, Australia
“The fire is not yet under control, although it is currently contained to the plant,” it said, adding…
Albanese government’s frustration rises alongside fuel prices and inflation
Fuel prices and inflation aren’t the only metrics climbing as the Strait of Hormuz remains shut. The Albanese…
Iran blockade: Qantas outlines fare hikes, route changes, cuts after fuel price shock
Those margins had soared from US$20 ($34) a barrel in February to a peak of about US$120 since…
Fuel package to provide welcome relief for horse racing industry
Under the relief structure, money will be delivered through the existing participant payment systems of the two racing…
Police investigate 3000-litre diesel theft from Marton fuel tank
“Both people involved have attempted to hide their identity, but we’re continuing to make inquiries to hold these…
Air New Zealand cuts more Hawke’s Bay flights as fuel costs surge
In the email, CEO Nikhil Ravishankar explained jet fuel had surged from around US$85-$90 a barrel to above…
Northland charities warn child poverty crisis worsening with cost of living
“Poverty, youth suicide, truancy, rheumatic fever … they are all inter-related,” she said. “Poverty impacts whānau in a…
Why the fuel crisis is hitting New Zealand particularly hard
“New Zealand is unusually car-dominated,” Woodward told the Herald. “We have more cars per thousand population than almost…
Whanganui trucking companies hit by diesel surge warn of higher prices for consumers
“It would force us out of business if we had absorbed how much our fuel bill has gone…
Fuel shortage, global risk and election could drive Auckland apartment prices down: Agent
The middle to tail end of this year is ”not looking particularly promising”, Dunn said. “Things like international…
Farming app detects rise in ‘suspicious’ fuel takes overnight
“I don’t want to cause too much alarm or anything, given the current situation around fuel, but we…
Whanganui trucking companies hit by diesel surge warn of higher prices for consumers
“It would force us out of business if we had absorbed how much our fuel bill has gone…