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California consumers have filed a federal lawsuit alleging major petrol station operators used artificial intelligence algorithms to inflate fuel prices illegally, marking an early test of state anti-pricing legislation.
A class action lawsuit filed in Sacramento alleges that major oil retailers including BP, Marathon Petroleum, and 7-Eleven used artificial intelligence to artificially inflate gas prices across California, potentially costing drivers billions annually.
Cambodia is accelerating its shift towards renewable energy to cushion itself from volatile fuel prices amid West Asia tensions. The kingdom aims to boost renewable energy to 70% of its power mix by 2030.
Middle East tensions have triggered a carpooling boom in India, with ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar adding 600,000 drivers this year. The surge reflects Indians seeking relief from rising fuel costs amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reassured the public of adequate fuel stocks despite regional instability, pledging to maintain RON95 petrol pricing at RM1.99 per litre.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reassured the public that Malaysia maintains reliable fuel availability, with RON95 petrol prices anchored at RM1.99 per litre despite international uncertainties.
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Thai civic organisations have given the government a week to restructure energy pricing, claiming the move would slash fuel costs by seven baht per litre. The push targets the import-parity formula and excess refining margins.
A woman has been handed a RM4,000 fine by Sepang Sessions Court for disseminating false information regarding fuel prices through social media, according to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission.
The UK government has loosened sanctions on Russian crude oil, now allowing imports of refined diesel and jet fuel from third countries. The move comes as fuel prices reach their highest levels since 2022, driven by Middle East tensions and Middle Eastern supply disruptions.