What is happening with diesel – and should we be worried?
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Chalmers promised action on inflation and productivity. The scorecard on both is grim
On the morning after last year’s landslide Labor election win, Jim Chalmers declared a shift in priorities for…
What happens if the US bans diesel exports
Average diesel prices in the United States have struck record highs in recent weeks (Patrick T. Fallon) With…
Australia should brace for war impact to get worse, Treasury warns
The economic risks for Australia from the continuation of the Middle East war are increasing, the Treasury has…
Why Australians shouldn’t panic about latest surge in oil prices and state of supply
Drivers are anxiously watching the situation at their local petrol stations to see how tensions flaring in the…
Balearic economy showing signs of slowing down but is holding up well in the face of instability
The Balearic economy grew by 2.7% in the first quarter, a slowdown of two tenths of a percentage…
OPEC+ to Boost Oil Output Again: What the Latest Production Hike Means for the UAE and Global Prices
The countries — Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman — approved an additional 188,000 barrels…
‘I feel stuck’: Due to rising gas prices, some Americans stay home on Memorial Day
Despite a spike in gas prices across the country, more than 45 million Americans are projected to travel…
Inflation drops back by more than forecast as energy offsets Iran war fuel hit
Inflation fell back to its lowest level for more than a year last month as a drop in…
UK inflation rate set to fall as lower household energy bills offset fuel surge
UK inflation is set to have eased last month as a drop in household energy bills offset a…
US consumer inflation hits three-year high fuelled by Iran war
Energy prices have surged in the wake of the Iran war, but April’s inflation also saw significant contributions…
The gap between America’s wealthiest and everyday citizens is the biggest it has been in generations
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