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People queue up at a petrol pump amid rumours of fuel shortage in the wake of the West Asian conflict, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Friday, March 27, 2026. (Photo: PTI)

Does the Iran ceasefire mean the fuel crisis is over? Not even close

Sydeny, Apr 9 (The Conversation) It might feel like a lifetime ago, but it was just last week analysts began talking about fuel rationing in Australia. This week, that prospect seems less likely. A temporary ceasefire in the Iran war has been announced, even as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese heads off to Singapore – a

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Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz that had been repeatedly watered down in hopes those two countries would abstain. (Photo: Video grab/AP)

Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz

UNITED NATIONS, April 8, 2026 (AP) — Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz that had been repeatedly watered down in hopes those two countries would abstain. The vote — 11-2, with two abstentions from Pakistan and Colombia — took place shortly after U.S.

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US President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he’s pulling back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran. (Photo: AP)

Oil slides below $100 after Trump announces two-week ceasefire

SINGAPORE, April 8 (Reuters) – Oil fell below $100 per barrel ‌on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran that was subject to the immediate and safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent futures fell $14.51, or 13.3%, to $94.76 a barrel at 0330 GMT,

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Emergency responders work at an impact site after a barrage of missiles was launched from Iran into Israel, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in central Israel, April 7, 2026. (Photo: Reuters)

‘A whole civilisation will die tonight’ says Trump as Iran defies looming deadline

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight” as Iran showed no sign of accepting his ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening, Washington ​time. Trump has given Iran until 8 p.m. in Washington – 3:30 a.m. in Tehran – to end its

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