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International

Albanese Visits Singapore For Fuel Security

By BPN News Desk
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Singapore on April 10 for fuel security talks as disruptions linked to the Iran conflict continued to pressure energy markets and supply chains. The visit focused on protecting the flow of refined fuels to Australia and liquefied natural gas to Singapore, with both sides agreeing to make maximum efforts […]
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International

Pakistan Fuel Policy Faces IMF Pressure

By BPN News Desk
Pakistan’s fuel pricing policy is facing renewed scrutiny after the International Monetary Fund raised concerns over distortions in the country’s petroleum pricing system. The issue has become more urgent as Pakistan deals with volatility in global oil markets and growing pressure on its fiscal position. IMF Raises Pakistan Fuel Pricing Concerns The IMF has pressed […]
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National

India Moves To Secure LPG Supply

By BPN News Desk
India Moves To Secure LPG Supply Amid Iran War The Centre has moved to secure LPG supplies and protect essential sectors from the fallout of the Iran war, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairing a high-level Cabinet Committee on Security meeting to review fuel, power and logistics preparedness. The review came as the government sought […]
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International

Australia Warns Of Iran War Fuel Impact

By BPN News Desk
Australia Warns Of Long Iran War Economic Pain Australia has warned that the economic effects of the Iran war could last for months, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged people not to panic-buy fuel and to reduce consumption where possible. The government is trying to calm public anxiety as the conflict continues to disrupt global […]
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Op-Eds Opinion

While Others Impose Curfews, India Buys Time: Inside Modi Government’s Energy Strategy

By BPN News Desk
The global energy shock triggered by the Middle East conflict and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz has pushed several countries into emergency mode. Governments across regions are scrambling to manage fuel shortages and soaring prices, with curfews, rationing, and restrictions becoming the new normal. Yet in India, daily life continues without visible disruption.
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International

Philippines Refinery Buys Russian Crude

By BPN News Desk
Petron Corp, the Philippines’ only oil refinery, has secured nearly 2.5 million barrels of crude from Russia after losing access to around 4 million barrels in cancelled shipments since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran. The move reflects the growing pressure on Asian fuel markets as the conflict disrupts normal crude flows and […]
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National

PM Modi Warns Of Global Fuel Supply Crisis

By BPN News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned that the ongoing turmoil in parts of the world, especially in West Asia, could worsen fuel supply pressures and trigger a broader petrol and diesel crisis. Speaking during the 132nd episode of Mann Ki Baat, he said the situation remains serious but added that India is in a […]
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International

India Sends Fuel Support To Sri Lanka

By BPN News Desk
India has sent 38,000 metric tonnes of fuel to Sri Lanka as emergency support, offering relief to the island nation as it faces fresh energy pressure linked to the West Asia conflict and disruption in regional fuel supply chains. The shipment reflects India’s continuing role as Sri Lanka’s key crisis-response partner during periods of external […]
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International

Russia Bans Gasoline Exports From April 1

By BPN News Desk
Russia will ban gasoline exports from April 1 to July 31 as the government moves to protect domestic fuel supply and contain price volatility amid the global energy shock triggered by the Iran war. The decision signals Moscow’s concern that turbulence in international oil markets could spill over into its own retail fuel system despite […]