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Russia restricts fuel exports
The Russian government has temporarily restricted certain fuel exports to stabilize the domestic market, the press service of the Council of Ministers announced on Thursday. According to a government decree published the same day, the legislation goes into effect immediately and covers exports of “commercial gasoline and diesel fuel.” The timeframe for the measure has not been specified. The ban…
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Ukrainian drones strike Russian resort where Putin has private retreat: CCTV shows moment fuel depot explodes in overnight attack on Sochi
A massive explosion and inferno at a fuel depot near an airport in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi where Vladimir Putin has his official summer residence on the Black Sea was caused by a drone strike, security footage has revealed. Though Ukraine has not yet claimed responsibility, it is believed to be the first time the seaside resort city…
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Russia ‘disaster’ as it is nearly running out of fuel with crippling war sanctions biting
Russia’s war on Ukraine has led to them nearly running out of fuel and food, as crippling sanctions continue to isolate them. Since the start of Moscow’s “special military operation” on February 24 last year, the West has slammed Vladimir Putin with sanctions on oil and other key exports. While Russia has its own supply of oil and gas, state-run…
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How much is the Winter Fuel Payment in 2023 and how to claim
Even though the energy price cap is set to fall on October 1, which will cap the typical household bill at £1,923 compared to the current £2,074 in July, food and energy bills are still a struggle for many. The government’s Winter Fuel Payment is designed to help eligible people to keep warm and pay their heating bills, and is…
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New E.U. Law Requires 70% of Aviation Fuel To Be Sustainable By 2050
(BRUSSELS) — EU lawmakers approved Wednesday new rules requiring airlines to use more sustainable fuels across the bloc in a bid to help decarbonize the sector. Under the new standards adopted during a European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg, France, 2% of jet fuel must be sustainable as of 2025, with this share increasing every five years to reach 70%…
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British motorists ‘shocked’ by fuel prices – watchdog
UK drivers have been hit by rocketing fuel prices which saw their sharpest monthly increase in 23 years last month amid surging global oil prices, national motoring organization the RAC announced this week. Average diesel prices jumped by 8 pence (10 cents) per liter, pushing up the cost of a full tank by £4.41 ($5.54) in August compared to July,…
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Russian minister proposes ban on fuel exports
Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev warned on Wednesday that Russian farmers might be short of fuel for the upcoming harvest and winter planting, proposing temporary export restrictions as a possible fix. “We have a problem with fuel stocks” in several regions, Patrushev told a parliamentary committee. Without fuel, he said, the farmers will “stop the harvest and not plant the winter…
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Footy icon Nathan Clearly makes cryptic comment that will fuel speculation his rumoured romance with Matildas star Mary Fowler is ON
Footy icon Nathan Clearly makes cryptic comment that will fuel speculation his rumoured romance with Matildas star Mary Fowler is ON Duo have been spotted together twice Includes ice cream rendezvous and river side walk Latest comments might suggest the romance is real Updated: 22:59 EDT, 4 September 2023 They are one of the hottest rumoured power couples in Australian…
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Terrifying moment fighter jet fuel tank drops off in mid-air and smashes into two cars at Turkish petrol company HQ as witnesses ‘run screaming’
Terrifying moment fighter jet fuel tank drops off in mid-air and smashes into two cars at Turkish petrol company HQ as witnesses ‘run screaming’ The spare tank was connected to to a Turkish Air Force F-4 Phantom II fighter jet It took off in north-west Ankara this morning and landed at the base in Eskişehir By Miriam Kuepper Updated: 07:25 EDT,…
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Banks pouring trillions to fossil fuel expansion in global south, report finds | US news
Banks are pouring trillions of dollars into the expansion of the world’s most emitting industries in the global south, according to a new report. Developing countries are often on the frontlines of the climate crisis yet lack the resources to enact climate action plans. As such, they require trillions of dollars in aid to decarbonize their economies and adapt to…
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