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And it could get worse: Europe struggles with record fuel prices

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Africa Asia and Oceania China Belarus, the Caucasus and Central Asia Europe Latin America Middle East Russia Ukraine USA

Who wrote first

  1. Ukraine RBK-Ukraina
  2. Asia and Oceania The Economic Times
  3. Europe BBC
  4. USA ABC News
  5. Middle East Al Jazeera
  6. China SCMP
  7. Russia Rossiyskaya Gazeta
  8. Belarus, the Caucasus and Central Asia BelTA (Belarus)
  9. Africa IOL (South Africa)
  10. Latin America The Rio Times (Brazil)

How it is reported

Russia

Rossiyskaya Gazeta original
Freight rates for tankers are eating into oil export revenues
TASS original
Hart van Nederland: the price of gasoline in the Netherlands has reached a historic high
MK original
The price of gasoline in the EU has set a new price record
Lenta.ru original
In the EU, gasoline has risen to a new record
TASS original
In Slovakia, the cost of motor fuel is at a historic high
TASS original
Peskov: to lift the ban on the export of diesel from Russia is not enough to meet the needs of Russia
Interfax original
Peskov called the factors to solve the problem of diesel shortage
Vedomosti original
Sands called the conditions for the stabilization of the world diesel fuel market
Parlamentskaya gazeta original
The Kremlin called the condition for lifting the ban on the export of diesel
Lenta.ru original
The conditions for lifting the ban on the export of Russian diesel

Ukraine

RBK-Ukraina original
Tomatoes and cabbage have risen in price: how much are vegetables and fruits in Ukraine this week
RBK-Ukraina original
There is no limit to growth. What happens to the prices of gas stations and whether to wait for a new jump
RBK-Ukraina original
Why products are more expensive in Ukraine: explanation of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy
RBK-Ukraina original
Already three networks of gas stations have raised diesel above 100 UAH: current fuel prices before the weekend
RBK-Ukraina original
Gasoline and diesel are more expensive: what else can you fill the car
Obozrevatel original
Eggs have risen sharply in Ukraine: how much they will cost before the end of the year
UNIAN original
The expert explained under what conditions will begin to reduce fuel prices
Obozrevatel original
Ukrainians warned of a new rise in price: the price of which products will grow by 60%
NV (English)
European gas prices rise as QatarEnergy extends force majeure on LNG supplies
UNIAN original
Potatoes are more expensive in Ukraine: how prices for vegetables have changed over the week

Belarus, the Caucasus and Central Asia

BelTA (Belarus) original
In Portugal, drivers staged protests against rising fuel prices
BelTA (Belarus) original
In Moldova, the opposition came to a picket because of the next round of growth of energy tariffs
BelTA (Belarus) original
UK diesel prices hit historic high
Kursiv (Kazakhstan) original
Gasoline and diesel fuel prices rise in Astana
APA (Azerbaijan)
Price of diesel on UK forecourts reaches all-time high
APA (Azerbaijan)
Media: Gasoline prices hit record high in Armenia
BelTA (Belarus) original
In the Netherlands, the recommended price of gasoline has updated the historical maximum
Kolesa.kz (Kazakhstan) original
Fuel prices in Kazakhstan continued to grow
BelTA (Belarus) original
Diesel prices in Latvia broke a historical record
APA (Azerbaijan)
Gas prices in Europe rose by more than 90% year-on-year last month

USA less than usual

ABC News
Gulf nations have found ways to keep oil flowing through the Iran war, but the costs are mounting
Courthouse News
And it could get worse: Europe struggles with record fuel prices
ABC News
Fuel price spike squeezes French baguette bakers as heating oil costs soar
The Hill
GOP rep says Americans feel “fatigue” in diesel prices increasing

Europe

BBC
Rising fuel costs hitting businesses and customers
BBC
UK diesel price close to all-time high
ANSA (Italy, English)
Eni sets price cap of €2.19 for diesel, €1.99 for petrol
BBC
Diesel prices exceed £2 a litre at hundreds of forecourts across Scotland
ANSA (Italy, English)
Eni cap on fuel prices comes into force
Sarajevo Times (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
The Price of Oil rose sharply again: What Consequences will BiH feel?
ANSA (Italy, English)
Eni cap on fuel prices comes into force, Sicily's truckers announce strike
BBC News
UK diesel price hits all-time high
DW (English)
Diesel prices are surging. Ukraine is only part of the story
DW
Diesel prices are surging putting further pressure on Europe. Ukraine is only part of the story.

China

SCMP
Gulf nations keep oil flowing amid Iran war, but it’s getting costly
Xinhua
Feature: Rising fuel costs squeeze Lebanese families as winter approaches
Xinhua
New Zealand fuel prices remain under pressure as oil stays high
Xinhua
Croatia raises Eurosuper price cap, lowers diesel prices
Xinhua
Economic Watch: Diesel price surge sends shockwaves through European economy
Xinhua
Diesel price surge sends shockwaves through European economy
Xinhua
Greece announces new fuel subsidies amid rising energy costs

Asia and Oceania less than usual

The Economic Times
Gulf oil keeps flowing at rising costs
RNZ (New Zealand)
Petrol and diesel prices remain under pressure as oil stays high
The Economic Times
High airfares may stay even if fuel prices fall
The Economic Times
Diesel's pump-price bonanza runs into a cap
Japan Today
High airfares could stick around even if jet fuel prices fall
RNZ (New Zealand)
Rising diesel price could make rest of year more expensive for households
Autocar India
Upcoming car launches and debuts in October 2026
Autocar India
Skoda to hike prices from October 2026
RushLane (India)
Skoda India Price Hike From Oct 1 – Slavia Facelift Launch On Oct 6

Middle East

Al Jazeera
Could the oil shock push fuel prices even higher?
Anadolu Agency
Italian truck drivers threaten strike over soaring diesel prices
Al Jazeera
Iran war squeezes Iraq’s economy as oil revenues fall and prices rise
Travel Daily Media
Airlines squeezed as jet fuel surges to US$194.90 a barrel
Times Kuwait
UK diesel prices at all-time high as Mideast war continues
Travel Daily Media
Transport sector faces margin crisis as Middle East energy shocks drive up fuel costs
The National (UAE)
US to withdraw more oil from emergency stockpile as country faces rising fuel prices
Gulf News
UAE fuel prices out today: Motorists to see another price rise in October?
Gulf News
UAE petrol, diesel prices for October 2026 announced
The National (UAE)
UAE petrol prices to rise by about 16% in October

Latin America

The Rio Times (Brazil)
South Africa: Petrol and Diesel Prices Head for Record Highs in October

Africa

IOL (South Africa)
Here's why diesel prices are rising at a faster rate than crude oil
Daily Post (Nigeria)
Fuel subsidy debate deepens as rising petrol prices hit Nigerians
MyJoyOnline (Ghana)
Amin Adam calls for review of fuel taxes as Diesel prices remain above GH¢18
IOL (South Africa)
Fuel price shock worsens: Petrol and diesel could smash records in October with hikes above R3
IOL (South Africa)
October fuel price hikes could exceed R3 as petrol and diesel reach record levels
Punch (Nigeria)
Airlines face disruptions as fuel costs soar
Car Magazine (South Africa)
October 2026 fuel price forecast: Petrol and diesel could rise by over R3 per litre
IOL (South Africa)
South Africa’s October fuel price forecast worsens, with petrol hikes above R3

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USA (4 of the usual ~12), Asia and Oceania (9 of the usual ~22)

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