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EWN 8h
Fuel retailers say R10 billion fuel levy package will offer little ease: The South African Fuel Retailers Association said that declining fuel sales are also ...
ewn.co.za/fuel-retailers-say-r10-billion-fuel-levy-package-will-offer-little-ease/
Gas prices unlikely to fall below $4 a gallon before midterms, some experts say: Gas prices usually fall at a slower pace than they rise, experts say.
abcnews.com/Business/gas-prices-fall-below-4-gallon-midterms-experts/story
Key FactsHinson Draws Criticism After Gas-Money Appeal
18 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- During her Iowa bus tour, Hinson asked supporters for gas money ahead of the November 3 election.
- When NBC News asked about the appeal, she sidestepped it and emphasized meeting Iowans statewide.
- A Des Moines Register analysis found Iowa gasoline rose from $2.64 to above $4; diesel reached $6.17.
- An October Marist poll put Hinson at 45 percent and Turek at 48 percent among likely voters.
If they’re going to lie about me they’re going to lie about you. I want you to channel into action in getting your friends out to vote, help give us a little gas money for our bus, make sure we’re showing up at the polls.— Ashley Hinson told supporters last week.
Iran War Updates: Trump envoy says war could last another year as oil prices continue rising
cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-trump-us-oil-gas-prices-strait-of-hormuz-midterms/
Gold heads for steep weekly loss as oil prices fuel Fed rate concerns: Gold eased on Friday, headed for its steepest weekly decline in over four months as ...
reuters.com/world/india/gold-heads-steep-weekly-loss-oil-prices-fuel-fed-rate-concerns-2026-10-23/
With jet fuel prices near a record, holiday airfares soar higher: If you're planning to fly this holiday season, be prepared to pay more than you did last year ...
npr.org/2026/10/23/nx-s1-6009506/jet-fuel-price-holiday-airfare
Diesel on track for cut in Nov, but levy relief may fall short for petrol: South Africans driving to the polls on 4 November will probably pay a little less for ...
news24.com/business/economy/diesel-on-track-for-cut-in-nov-but-levy-relief-may-fall-short-for-petrol-20261023-0589
US startup claims it turned mercury into gold in lab using nuclear fusion: Lab-made Gold: Marathon Fusion has claimed that it converted mercury into stable gold ...
business-standard.com/world-news/us-startup-claims-it-turned-mercury-into-gold-in-lab-using-nuclear-fusion-126102300985_1.html
U.S. oil holds above $100, Brent at five-month high as Iran says it’s prepared for warfare
cnbc.com/2026/10/23/oil-price-brent-wti-iran-war-saudi-arabia.html
Stock Market Afternoon: DAX continues to fall, Volvo and Kering shares plummet: A dangerous mix of factors is spreading on the stock market: Concerns about high ...
manager-magazin.de/finanzen/boerse/boerse-dax-faellt-nach-kursrutsch-an-der-nasdaq-meta-schockt-mit-ki-investitionen-a-e75093a6-062b-4150-9e3e-8cb77ca05596
Energy Prices: State Governors Push for Relief: Lower the electricity tax, cap fuel costs: The state governors are calling on the federal government to provide ...
tagesschau.de/inland/ministerpraesidentenkonferenz-beschluesse-stromsteuer-spritpreise-100.html
As with the last fuel discount: Tax break doesn't reach all drivers equally: Gasoline prices are falling noticeably, but the fuel discount isn't being ...
nordkurier.de/wirtschaft/wie-beim-letzten-tankrabatt-steuernachlass-erreicht-nicht-alle-autofahrer-gleichermassen-4954417
EWN 9h
Treasury has no ‘instrument to recover’ over R30bn for fuel price relief: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana returns to Parliament on Friday to face the finance ...
ewn.co.za/2026/10/23/treasury-has-no-instrument-to-recover-over-r30bn-fuel-price-relief
Gold falls to 11-week low; silver slumps to lowest close this year: Gold futures fell to their lowest level in two-and-a-half months and silver sank to its worst ...
seekingalpha.com/news/4656301-gold-falls-to-11-week-low-silver-slumps-to-lowest-close-this-year
Petrol prices fuel inflation - so is an interest rate rise the right move?: Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr said with fuel price pressure on households and ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/23/petrol-prices-fuel-inflation-so-is-an-interest-rate-rise-the-right-move/
Silver selloff seems overdone, says Mirae Asset Sharekhan; here's why: Silver Outlook: The crude oil/silver ratio has fallen through the crucial support around ...
business-standard.com/markets/news/silver-selloff-seems-overdone-says-mirae-asset-sharekhan-here-s-why-126102300435_1.html
CNA 8h
Singapore’s core inflation eases to 2% in September on lower services, retail prices
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-inflation-september-2026-mas-mti-6485326
American Airlines CEO Says Fuel Prices Wiped Out Gains From Strongest Revenue Growth of His Career - American…
benzinga.com/markets/earnings/26/10/62536593/american-airlines-ceo-says-fuel-prices-wiped-out-gains-from-strongest-revenue-growth-of-his-career
At the Montreal Summit, the EU and Canada want to deepen their cooperation in trade, energy, defense, and critical raw materials. In parallel ... Show more
EU und Kanada rücken in Trumps unberechenbarer Welt zusammen
EU und Kanada rücken in Trumps unberechenbarer Welt zusammen
Electricity Bills Are Rising Faster at Investor-Owned Utilities Than Public Ones: The stark difference reflects a growing national divide between investor-owned ...
bloomberg.com/graphics/2026-electricity-price-utility-gap/
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EWN Oct 22
Some political parties not impressed with the medium-term budget speech: The price of petrol will come down by R1.50 per litre next month, and R1 in December by ...
ewn.co.za/2026/10/22/some-political-parties-not-impressed-with-the-medium-term-budget-speech
Iran says 7 oil tankers are on fire or damaged in a key strait as fears grow of a return to war
ctvnews.ca/world/mideast-conflict/article/iran-says-7-oil-tankers-are-on-fire-or-damaged-in-a-key-strait-as-fears-grow-of-a-return-to-war/
We Can Beat the Right With a Left-Wing Affordability Agenda: In her new book, economist Isabella Weber explains how inflation has helped drive the far right’s ...
jacobin.com/2026/10/weber-economics-inflation-affordability-policy
Government responds to pleas for fuel price relief: The operational and design details are still being worked out, the Treasury says
timeslive.co.za/news/2026-10-21-government-responds-to-pleas-for-fuel-price-relief/
The shock of oil prices at a five-month high of $110 a barrel and gas prices in Asia and Europe hitting their highest levels since December 2022 is making its ... Show more
Key FactsGovernment approves Jackdaw gas production
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
- The government says Jackdaw could begin supplying British homes and businesses with gas as early as the end of October.
- Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh expects no lower energy bills this winter but points to energy security.
- Operator Adura cites 27 direct full-time jobs, but nearly 300 jobs associated with the Shearwater hub.
- The Green Party opposes new oil and gas licences and supports a 2025 court ruling declaring Jackdaw unlawful.
This decision will support the country’s energy security with homegrown gas this winter and help minimise the UK’s use of imported higher emission fuels as we continue our transition to renewables and nuclear.— Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh said this in announcing Jackdaw’s approval, describing it as supporting the country’s energy security with homegrown gas this winter and reducing reliance on higher-emission imported fuels as the UK transitions to renewables and nuclear.
Cheaper chicken, vegetable oil drive 11.5% fall in jollof rice cost – Report: The report also noted that rice prices contributed little to the latest decline ...
premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/919003-cheaper-chicken-vegetable-oil-drive-11-5-fall-in-jollof-rice-cost-report.html
Santaco welcomes temporary fuel levy relief: Taxi council hails R10bn in relief but urges long-term solutions
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-10-22-santaco-welcomes-temporary-fuel-levy-relief/
Under-the-radar stocks to play the next leg of the energy trade with oil prices jumping again
cnbc.com/2026/10/22/under-the-radar-stocks-to-play-the-next-leg-of-the-energy-trade-with-oil-prices-jumping-again.html
Rupee snaps eight-day winning streak as rise in crude offsets inflows: The rupee weakened to 94.83 against the dollar after eight sessions of gains as rising ...
business-standard.com/finance/news/rupee-snaps-eight-day-winning-streak-as-rise-in-crude-offsets-inflows-126102201371_1.html
‘That's Actually the Biggest Reason Why Gas Prices Are So High’ — JD Vance Says 20% of U.S. Refining Capacity…
benzinga.com/news/politics/26/10/62510836/biggest-reason-why-gas-prices-are-high-jd-vance
Alexandru Hudisteanu, a military defence analyst specialising in maritime security, tells Al Jazeera that the Strait of Hormuz is near the “maximum level of ... Show more
President Trump’s approval rating hit a new low just weeks before the midterm elections, driven by broad disapproval of his handling of the economy ... Show more
Trump Approval Hits New Low Two Weeks Before Midterms, Poll Finds
Trump Approval Hits New Low Two Weeks Before Midterms, Poll Finds
American Airlines forecasts bigger loss in 2026 on fuel spike, plans to slow growth next year
cnbc.com/2026/10/22/american-airlines-aal-q3-2026-earnings.html
Trump, 80, Unravels in Bizarre Typo-Riddled 1:37 A.M. Rant: The president urged data center companies to pay communities a “dividend” as he panics before the ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-80-unravels-in-bizarre-typo-riddled-137-am-rant
Chancellor to consider removing standing charges from gas bills: It comes as the Prime Minister defended the decision to approve the Jackdaw gas field
news.stv.tv/politics/chancellor-to-consider-removing-standing-charges-from-gas-bills
Italian retailers warn of food shortages caused by truck drivers' protest: A protest by Italian truck drivers over fuel prices and the cost of living is causing ...
reuters.com/world/italian-retailers-warn-food-shortages-caused-by-truck-drivers-protest-2026-10-21/
Current Gas Prices: Prices Break Through Next Critical Threshold: European gas prices continue to climb this fall. The International Energy Agency warns that ...
t-online.de/finanzen/energie/id_101490444/gaspreis-aktuell-preise-knacken-naechste-kritische-marke.html
Stuff Oct 22
Inflation dips but still above target, and fuel prices not only to blame: The rate at which prices are rising has dipped from 4.1% to 3.7%, but that figure is ...
stuff.co.nz/politics/361049529/inflation-dips-still-above-target-and-fuel-prices-not-only-blame
Americans Have Spent $139 Billion More on Gas Since Iran War Began — Enough to Buy 338,000 Homes, Says…
benzinga.com/markets/commodities/26/10/62489120/americans-have-spent-139-billion-more-on-gas-since-iran-war-began-enough-to-buy-338000-homes-says-analyst
68% of Americans disapprove of President Trump’s handling of the economy, according to a new poll — and the cost of living is giving Republicans trouble in ... Show more
Key FactsTrump announces $8 billion farm aid package
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Donald Trump announced the package at a Kansas rally on October 19, citing high diesel and fertilizer costs.
- The program is the USDA’s second one-time payment in 11 months; a similar December package was announced at $12 billion.
- Fertilizer costs rose after disruption to one-third of the world’s supply normally moving through Hormuz; diesel prices reached record levels.
- The announcement came two weeks before midterms; polling projects close Senate races in several traditionally Republican farming states.
We love our farmers.— Donald Trump, at a Kansas rally
Emissions fall as fuel prices deter motorists: Household greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by more than 5 percent, driven by the continuing fuel crisis.
rnz.co.nz/news/environment/2052470/emissions-fall-as-fuel-prices-deter-motorists
Trump Says Oil Prices Will 'Drop Like A Rock' As Soon As Iran War Ends — Whenever That May Be
huffpost.com/entry/live-updates_n_6ad5dc16e4b061c2be4462bd/liveblog_6ad7c532e4b02def9868dae5
Global diesel prices seen staying high despite Trump’s deal with Russia: The promised volumes are too small to ease a global supply squeeze. Read more at ...
straitstimes.com/world/united-states/global-diesel-prices-seen-staying-high-despite-trumps-deal-with-russia
The Globe and Mail Oct 21
Food bank use in Canada more than doubles since 2019, report shows: Employed Canadians make up almost a fifth of those turning to emergency assistance
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-food-bank-use-in-canada-more-than-doubles-since-2019-report-shows/
Brent and WTI extend gains on Middle East supply fears and a drop in the US inventories as UAE is set to announce fuel prices for November next week
👉 UAE fuel prices in November: Oil hits $110 amid Middle East war fears
President Donald Trump claimed he stopped Iran from obtaining a nuclear bomb and argued that lower gas prices are a small price to pay ... Show more
Oil prices whipsaw as markets weigh Middle East turmoil against uncertain demand: After hitting recent highs mid-morning, crude oil prices tumbled in the wake of ...
nbcnews.com/business/energy/oil-prices-new-normal-gas-midterms-rcna604542
