Russia curbs fuel exports to avoid shortages
MOSCOW, Sept 21, 2023 (AFP) - Russia's government announced Thursday it was temporarily limiting exports of petrol and diesel fuel…
3 years ago
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Sri Lankans queue at pumps for days with no promise of petrol
by Sean GLEESON and Mahesh PERERA Agence France-Presse COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) -- Out of gas and stuck in line…
4 years ago
Sri Lanka parliament shuts early after petrol runs out
by Amal JAYASINGHE Agence France Presse Sri Lanka's parliament has cancelled its remaining sittings for the week to save…
4 years ago
Bankrupt Sri Lanka opens IMF talks, begins shutdown
Sri Lanka closed schools and halted all non-essential government services on Monday, beginning a two-week shutdown to conserve fast-depleting fuel reserves…
4 years ago
UK fuel industry denies govt claims crisis is easing
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- UK petrol stations are still running out of fuel, a retailers' group warned on Thursday,…
5 years ago
UK vows action after envoy slams plans for UN climate talks
By Alice RITCHIE Agence France-Presse London, United Kingdom (AFP) -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday called for urgent action to…
6 years ago
Mexico fuel theft tragedy death toll rises to 125
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) -- The death toll from a fiery pipeline explosion in central Mexico last month reached 125,…
7 years ago
At least 30 killed in Nigeria pipeline fire
WARRI, Nigeria (AFP) -- At least 30 people were killed when a petrol pipeline caught fire and exploded in…
8 years ago
New Zealand’s fuel shortage hits more flights and petrol stations
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (Reuters) -- New Zealand's jet fuel shortage on Tuesday (September 19) forced 39 flights to be cancelled,…
9 years ago
Shell to invest $1 billion in Mexico
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) -- Royal Dutch Shell said Wednesday it would invest $1 billion in Mexico over the next…
9 years ago
UK to ban sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Britain said Wednesday it will outlaw the sale of new diesel and petrol cars and…
9 years ago
Cuba drills for own oil as Venezuelan flow falters
by Rigoberto Diaz Agence France-Presse BOCA DE CAMARIOCA, Cuba (AFP) - Near the Cuban seaside village of Boca de Camarioca, a…
9 years ago
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