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Why Maharashtra journalist’s murder reflects poorly on status of press freedom in India

Hardly anyone in India, even in Maharashtra, would have heard of a 48-year-old journalist called Shashikant Warishe. On February 6, when Warishe was filling petrol in his two-wheeler in Rajapur, he was “mowed” down, according to newspaper reports, by a vehicle driven by Pandharinath Amberkar. Warishe died the next day…

Newslaundry

Homes on 'high alert' after burglars steal bike and pour milk into car's petrol tank

People living on the close-knit estate say they fear their homes could be targeted next

Liverpool Echo

Fuel and cash shortages rile Nigerian voters heading into election

At a fuel station in Nigeria's commercial capital, tempers flare and harsh words are exchanged as motorists wait in line for hours to fill up their tanks at one of the few outlets with petrol left in the vicinity.

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Grandma rewarded by strangers after returning $15,000 she found in a plastic bag

Dianne Gordon, 65, had been walking the three miles each way to and from her job when she stumbled across the plastic bag filled with cash and wedding cards outside a petrol station in Michigan, US

Daily Mirror

Government to keep petrol cheap and dirty

When the rubber hits the road, Chris Hipkins has shown he'd rather keep petrol cheap and carbon intensive than fight climate change, says Marc Daalder

Newsroom.co.nz

Pakistani minister says fuel supplies adequate, warns against hoarding

Pakistan's government said on Wednesday it was not planning to hike fuel prices and warned oil companies against stockpiling petrol after some consumers complained they had been unable to purchase fuel at pumps.

Reuters

More electric deliveries set to hit Australian roads

The country's largest fleet of electric vehicles is growing, with Australia Post revealing a new electric truck trial and plans to phase out petrol motorbikes.

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Petrol tricks British drivers are using to cut fuel costs including turning off heating

Opinions on whether switching off the car's heating saves fuel are mixed.

Daily Record

Staff at West Lothian petrol station terrified after man threatens them with fake gun

The suspect fled with cash cigarettes and scratch cards after the frightening incident

Daily Record

Tricks people are using to cut their petrol bill - including turning off heat

The RAC advises people to dress up warm inside the car so they can keep the heating off

Wales Online

OR launches Ohkajhu car lane

PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) is developing its non-oil business by opening a drive-through service for Ohkajhu, the organic salad restaurant, at its petrol station in Nonthaburi.

Bangkok Post

Police hunting man with 'fake gun' who robbed Scots petrol station

Emergency services were called to a fuel station on Falkirk Road, Linlithgow, at around 1.45 am on Thursday, 2 February, following reports that a man armed with an imitation BB gun had threatened a member of staff.

Daily Record

Couple arrested for robbing petrol stations across Northeast

Crime Suppression Division (CSD) police on Sunday morning raided two spots in the northeastern province of Roi-et and arrested a man and his common-law wife for thefts at petrol stations in 14 northeastern provinces.

Bangkok Post

Savings on fuel to continue for drivers as cut in excise duty set to be extended

The excise duty cuts reduce the cost of a litre of petrol by 21c and diesel by 16c

Irish Mirror

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Bristol Post

Man in hospital with serious head injury after early hours Esso petrol station attack

Police are appealing for witnesses

AAP

Electric vehicle policy sparks debate over car bans

Questions about how the government should encourage drivers to swap petrol for electric cars has sparked a debate over incentives and bans.

ABC News

How the world's first electric Porsche ended up in Melbourne via Pennsylvania

Converted from petrol in the 1950s, the world's first electric Porsche is parked in a Melbourne workshop. Here's how it got here — and the forgotten history of early EVs.

Daily Record

Everyone who owns a car hit with £395 warning over rising petrol prices

The price of petrol and diesel is expected to skyrocket again, which could leave people almost £400 out of pocket annually.

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Nottingham Post

Trading Standards inspects petrol station forecourts across Nottinghamshire

Trading standards officers have been inspecting petrol and diesel pumps across Nottinghamshire to ensure they are delivering the correct amount of fuel.

ABC News

Firefighters contain potentially disastrous blaze at Krambach petrol station

The fire was put out before it could spread to fuel stores and surrounding bushland.

Newsroom.co.nz

Extended petrol subsidy drives emissions gap

James Shaw says his Labour colleagues need to work with him to plug the emissions gap created by extending the fuel tax cuts.

Newsroom.co.nz

Cheaper petrol only adds fuel to the fire

By extending the fuel excise duty cut, the Government is encouraging people to drive more, which will only worsen the climate challenges we face in the very near future, says Dr Timothy F Welch

Glasgow Live

Drivers warned splitting petrol with friends could invalidate insurance

Drivers have been warned that they could be invalidating their insurance without even realising it with some common habits, such as petrol money, costing big in the long run.

Daily Record

Severed penis discovered lying in petrol station forecourt leaving garage staff stunned

It is believed the appendage belongs to motorcyclist Christopher Means, 29, who died in a road smash nearby.

ABC News

Alleged arsonist poured petrol on Kalgoorlie real estate worker and set fire to building, court hears

A 60-year-old Kalgoorlie man, who allegedly doused a woman in petrol and set fire to an office building in December, has been granted bail, despite admitting to starting the blaze.

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