Fuel

China's export of electric trucks across Asia spikes, as Iran war fuels higher oil costs

China’s rapid adoption of e-trucks - from lighter vehicles to tractor-trailers - has partially shielded the world's biggest auto market from the impact of the conflict.

|ByREUTERS
A driver resting in his electric truck while charging it at a station in Beijing, April 23, 2026.
A general view shows a detail of the Zawiya Oil Refinery, some 40 kms west of Tripoli, on October 27, 2011. The complex built in two different stages in 1974 and 1976 receives crude oil from the desert oil fields and treats 120,000 tons of crude daily.

Drone strike causes diesel tank fire at Libya's Zawiya oil depot - statement

The incident came two days after a drone crashed into an untreated naphtha tank at the Zawiya refinery early on Saturday, causing a leak that staff managed to control.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Palestinian security forces deploy at the Jenin camp for Palestinian refugees in the north of the West Bank on December 18, 2024.

Prominent Palestinian activist arrested by PA for protesting high fuel prices, corruption

His arrest is seen by many Palestinians as a continuation of the PA leadership's campaign to silence and intimidate critics and political opponents. 

|ByDANA BEN-SHIMON
US aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport.

Crisis resolved: Most US refueling aircraft to leave Ben Gurion Airport to avoid flight disruptions

Israel will relocate most US refueling aircraft to IDF bases by July 21, easing airport congestion while maintaining security cooperation with Washington.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI, ANNA BARSKY

Nations to discuss fossil fuel exit as Strait of Hormuz blockade drives up prices

The gathering of ministers and officials in Santa Marta, Colombia, which starts on Tuesday, will focus on practical steps to shift economies away from fossil fuels.

APRIL 27, 2026ByREUTERS
US FORCES patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska on April 20, 2026, after firing upon the Iranian-flagged vessel that the US accused of attempting to violate the US naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz.

Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as fuel costs surge, travel expert warns of more turmoil ahead

The company primarily targets less profitable routes from Germany’s two largest hubs. Affected passengers are being notified and offered alternative travel dates.

APRIL 23, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An Airbus A320-214 passenger aircraft of Lufthansa airline, takes off from Malaga-Costa del Sol airport, in Malaga, Spain, May 3, 2024.

UK inflation hits 3.3% as middle east conflict drives fuel prices

APRIL 23, 2026ByDAVID RABINOWICZ
"the U.K. economy is likely to face continued inflationary pressure amid persistent uncertainty from the U.S.-Iran conflict affecting global energy markets."

EU warns of summer fuel shortages as Iran war drives global energy crisis

The EU is preparing measures to curb the impact the war is having on jet fuel supply, Jorgensen told reporters in Madrid.

APRIL 21, 2026ByREUTERS
Fuel price display at a Total Energies service station illustrating rising energy prices amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East in Propriano South Corsica France on April 20, 2026.

The hidden cost of moving in America: Why fuel prices matter more than ever

APRIL 20, 2026ByHANNAH SCHWARTZ
“Rising fuel prices in the US are making moving and relocation more expensive, unpredictable, and increasingly dependent on timing and logistics.”

EcoFuel Saver reviews: Don’t get Eco Fuel Saver till you’ve read this!

APRIL 17, 2026ByISAAC KAPLAN
“EcoFuel Saver is presented as a simple plug-in device that optimizes fuel use to help drivers save money, improve efficiency, and reduce emissions.”

"A lot of stress”: United Airlines to add $10 to checked-bag charge

United Airlines said the changes align with market conditions and industry trends.

APRIL 5, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Flight luggage.

Australian PM Albanese: War's economic shock will be felt for months, urges using public transport

Australia, which imports about 90% of its fuel, has seen petrol prices surge and experienced localized shortages as a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. 

APRIL 1, 2026ByREUTERS
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, 30 March, 2026.

SynGas reviews: Don’t buy till you’ve read this!

MARCH 31, 2026ByISAAC KAPLAN
“a plug-and-play chip that claims to cut fuel use and boost performance”

Fuel hasn't risen yet, and Israelis are already rushing to Tesla

A week before month-end, the Tesla Model Y leads best-sellers in Israel, with Tesla third overall. 10,000 Israelis collected new cars this month.

MARCH 28, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
JAC 5: Surge in Deliveries with the Arrival of the Hybrid Version.