The Guardian
Australians Finally Realise Petrol Is Expensive, EVs Approach Half of New Car Sales
Australians, faced with $2-a-litre petrol, have suddenly discovered that electric cars exist. Who knew price signals could be so effective?
2026-08-02
The Guardian
2026-06-26
BBC Business
Oil Back to Pre-War Levels, Because War with Iran Is Over, and Also Because Eventually Everything Must End
Oil prices have fallen back to pre-war levels after the US and Iran signed a framework deal, but drivers shouldn't pop the champagne just yet - prices are still higher than before the conflict, and the Strait of Hormuz isn't exactly a superhighway…
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