# fuel price (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover fuel price. Page: Feed: --- ## [Tech stocks lifted by Nvidia but caution dominates ahead of Fed speech](https://www.economylens.com/tech-stocks-lifted-by-nvidia-but-caution-dominates-ahead-of-fed-speech/) _2026-08-27 · Emma Reilly · EconomyLens.com_ London (AFP) - Blockbuster earnings from AI chip behemoth Nvidia boosted technology stocks Thursday, but broader market movements were muted as investors awaited a key speech by the US Federal Reserve chairman on the outlook for the world's biggest economy. Inflation and rising government bond yields worldwide have tempered the euphoria surrounding the artificial intelligence boom in recent… ## [Germany-led ‘frugal’ EU states demand budget plan cuts of ‘several hundred billion’](https://www.economylens.com/germany-led-frugal-eu-states-demand-budget-plan-cuts-of-several-hundred-billion/) _2026-08-27 · Emma Reilly · EconomyLens.com_ Berlin (AFP) - Germany and five other so-called "frugal" EU members demanded Thursday that the European Commission's seven-year budget proposal of nearly two trillion euro ($2. 3 trillion) be slashed by "several hundred billion euros" ## [After US settlement, EU says Meta must ‘protect our kids too’](https://www.economylens.com/after-us-settlement-eu-says-meta-must-protect-our-kids-too/) _2026-08-27 · Andrew Murphy · EconomyLens.com_ Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The EU said Thursday it expects Meta to address "addictive" features of its platforms in Europe, after the tech giant agreed to sweeping limits on teen use of Facebook and Instagram in some US states. The European Commission last month found Meta to be in breach of its Digital Services Act (DSA), one of several laws aimed at reining in Big Tech in the 27-nation bloc,… ## [Tech stocks lifted by Nvidia as broader markets struggle](https://www.economylens.com/tech-stocks-lifted-by-nvidia-as-broader-markets-struggle/) _2026-08-27 · Natalie Fisher · EconomyLens.com_ London (AFP) - Technology stocks rose Thursday after blockbuster earnings from chip behemoth Nvidia that eased worries about the AI investment boom, though the euphoria was tempered by US data showing stubbornly high inflation. European stocks were mostly lower, following a mixed session in Asia ## [Malik Urges SSGCL Board to Strengthen Sustainability, Address Governance Challenges](https://thestandard.com.pk/malik-urges-ssgcl-board-to-strengthen-sustainability-address-governance-challenges/) _2026-08-27 · Staff Report · The Standard_ Petroleum minister calls for revisiting slab system of gas pricing, saying vulnerable segments should be protected through targeted programs The post Malik Urges SSGCL Board to Strengthen Sustainability, Address Governance Challenges appeared first on The Standard . ## [PODCAST | Izinga pushes digital verification for local non-profits](https://www.businessday.co.za/economy/2026-08-27-podcast-izinga-pushes-digital-verification-for-local-non-profits/) _2026-08-27 · Mudiwa Gavaza · BusinessDay_ Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Derek Lubner and Henk Swanepoel, co-founders of Izinga Assist ## [State Bank Considers Phasing Out Rs. 10 Note](https://thestandard.com.pk/state-bank-considers-phasing-out-rs-10-note/) _2026-08-27 · Staff Report · The Standard_ Central bank officials tell Senate committee new currency notes will feature enhanced security measures The post State Bank Considers Phasing Out Rs. 10 Note appeared first on The Standard . ## [P.M. Sharif Meets Saudi Business Delegation](https://thestandard.com.pk/p-m-sharif-meets-saudi-business-delegation/) _2026-08-27 · Staff Report · The Standard_ Saudi-Pak Joint Business Council delegation expresses interest in investing in agriculture, ports, roads, airports, energy, real estate and I.T. The post P.M. Sharif Meets Saudi Business Delegation appeared first on The Standard . ## [Petroleum Division Kicks Off Strategic Reserves Study](https://thestandard.com.pk/petroleum-division-kicks-off-strategic-reserves-study/) _2026-08-27 · Staff Report · The Standard_ Wood Mackenzie wins competitive tender to conduct study for establishing Strategic Petroleum Reserves The post Petroleum Division Kicks Off Strategic Reserves Study appeared first on The Standard . ## [NEPRA Notifies New Performance Standards for Distribution Companies](https://thestandard.com.pk/nepra-notifies-new-performance-standards-for-distribution-companies/) _2026-08-27 · Staff Report · The Standard_ Regulations impose mandatory consumer compensation, fines, on DISCOs if they fail to meet strict deadlines for restoring power after blackouts The post NEPRA Notifies New Performance Standards for Distribution Companies appeared first on The Standard . ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nIzSjflOfiAI) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [Nvidia to buy AI platform Hugging Face for $12.9 bn: report](https://www.economylens.com/nvidia-to-buy-ai-platform-hugging-face-for-12-9-bn-report/) _2026-08-27 · Natalie Fisher · EconomyLens.com_ New York (AFP) - Nvidia is set to buy artificial intelligence platform Hugging Face for $12. 9 billion, news outlet The Information reported on Wednesday, as the US chipmaking giant seeks to diversify ## [Punjab C.M. Orders Purge of Corrupt Officials from Police Force](https://thestandard.com.pk/punjab-c-m-orders-purge-of-corrupt-officials-from-police-force/) _2026-08-27 · Staff Report · The Standard_ Maryam Nawaz also directs intensifying of efforts to curb burglary The post Punjab C.M. Orders Purge of Corrupt Officials from Police Force appeared first on The Standard . ## [Once a top export, prized Kashmir carpet fades](https://www.economylens.com/once-a-top-export-prized-kashmir-carpet-fades/) _2026-08-27 · David Peterson · EconomyLens.com_ Srinagar (India) (AFP) - It has survived wars and upheavals, but the famed handwoven Kashmir carpet industry is now battling a steady decline as younger generations abandon the painstaking craft. Masterpieces woven from mulberry silk or pure sheep wool by artisans have adorned imperial courts, museums and luxury homes across the world over the centuries ## [Fire at PIMS Islamabad Results in Deaths of 14 Newborns](https://thestandard.com.pk/fire-at-pims-islamabad-results-in-deaths-of-14-newborns/) _2026-08-27 · Staff Report · The Standard_ Fire brigade’s report identifies safety hazards, including permanently closed emergency exits and obstruction of firefighting efforts The post Fire at PIMS Islamabad Results in Deaths of 14 Newborns appeared first on The Standard . ## [Concern over slow rollout of free data for public benefit sites](https://www.businessday.co.za/economy/2026-08-27-concern-over-slow-rollout-of-free-data-for-public-benefit-sites/) _2026-08-27 · Stella Mapenzauswa · BusinessDay_ DG Murray Trust shows risk that millions remain excluded from free digital resources ## [Asian chip firms lifted by Nvidia forecast but broader markets struggle](https://www.economylens.com/asian-chip-firms-lifted-by-nvidia-forecast-but-broader-markets-struggle/) _2026-08-27 · Andrew Murphy · EconomyLens.com_ Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian chip firms rallied Thursday following more blockbuster earnings from Nvidia that eased worries over the AI investment boom, though the euphoria was tempered by US data showing stubbornly high inflation. In a highly anticipated report, the world's most valuable company shattered forecasts by unveiling revenues more than doubled on-year in the second quarter and said it… ## [First real net salary gains in nine months but buying power slips](https://www.businessday.co.za/economy/2026-08-27-south-african-real-salaries-vulnerable-to-oil-driven-inflation/) _2026-08-27 · Stella Mapenzauswa · BusinessDay_ Households turn to credit as cost of living outpaces salary gains ## [Tourist numbers to South Africa surge 17% in July](https://www.businessday.co.za/economy/2026-08-27-tourist-numbers-to-south-africa-surge-17-in-july/) _2026-08-27 · Stella Mapenzauswa · BusinessDay_ Government eyes tourism as key to job creation and economic recovery ## [Lofty bond yields, Bessent’s intervention pose challenge to Fed’s Warsh](https://www.economylens.com/lofty-bond-yields-bessents-intervention-pose-challenge-to-feds-warsh/) _2026-08-27 · Thomas Barnes · EconomyLens.com_ Washington (United States) (AFP) - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's controversial efforts to lower Treasury yields have potentially put him at odds with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, complicating the latter's communications challenge this week. Warsh will deliver the opening address at the annual central bankers conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday, and will be expected to… ## [‘Be more honest’: Markets crave clarity from cryptic Fed chair](https://www.economylens.com/be-more-honest-markets-crave-clarity-from-cryptic-fed-chair/) _2026-08-27 · Thomas Barnes · EconomyLens.com_ Washington (United States) (AFP) - US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will have to soothe investors frazzled by his cryptic communication style in a key speech on Friday, analysts say, or risk having his leadership undercut by other policymakers filling the void. Warsh, appointed by US President Donald Trump and in office since May, will speak at 8:00 am local time (1400 GMT) at a remote yet… ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JBAgAXvyyfET) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [Qantas says profits slump as fuel costs surge](https://www.economylens.com/qantas-says-profits-slump-as-fuel-costs-surge/) _2026-08-27 · David Peterson · EconomyLens.com_ Sydney (AFP) - Australian airline Qantas said Thursday it expects fuel costs to stay high, after the Middle East war pushed up prices and led to a slump in annual net profits. Despite the rising cost of flying, the airline said "resilient" travel demand would boost revenue in the months ahead as people prioritise travel ## [SA airlines scramble as jet fuel supply is disrupted](https://www.moneyweb.co.za/news/industry/sa-airlines-scramble-as-jet-fuel-supply-is-disrupted/) _2026-08-27 · Janice Kew and Jack Farchy, Bloomberg · Moneyweb_ Following planned maintenance at the Natref refinery, which was compounded by a technical problem. ## [Economic crime: The arithmetic of consequence](https://www.moneyweb.co.za/moneyweb-opinion/soapbox/economic-crime-the-arithmetic-of-consequence/) _2026-08-27 · Bart Henderson · Moneyweb_ An audit is not an investigation; accountants try ‘not to detect’ fraud … ## [National Treasury grilled by judges on SRD grant](https://www.moneyweb.co.za/news/south-africa/national-treasury-grilled-by-judges-on-srd-grant/) _2026-08-27 · Marecia Damons, GroundUp · Moneyweb_ SCA judge questions whether 'people without the means to even buy a cellphone' should have to apply online. ## [Setback for software developer in 17-year dispute with Medscheme](https://www.moneyweb.co.za/news/companies-and-deals/setback-for-software-developer-in-17-year-dispute-with-medscheme/) _2026-08-27 · Roy Cokayne · Moneyweb_ High court application to review and set aside appeal tribunal award dismissed with costs. ## [Samwu rejects Eskom’s DAAs](https://www.moneyweb.co.za/news/south-africa/samwu-rejects-eskoms-daas/) _2026-08-27 · Antoinette Slabbert · Moneyweb_ Demands a review of all existing agreements and calls on government to stop enforcing them, among other measures. ## [Nedbank cuts headcount by 20% over past decade](https://www.moneyweb.co.za/news/companies-and-deals/nedbank-cuts-headcount-by-20-over-past-decade/) _2026-08-27 · Hilton Tarrant · Moneyweb_ Group sees ‘much more opportunity’ to further reduce cost-to-income ratio in retail bank. ## [New crisis at Durban port prompts calls for urgent action](https://www.moneyweb.co.za/news/economy/new-crisis-at-durban-port-prompts-calls-for-urgent-action/) _2026-08-27 · Ciaran Ryan · Moneyweb_ Vessel delays have worsened sharply, with anchorage times rising to nearly seven days and berth times reaching almost five days. ## [After load shedding, water preparedness is the next frontier for homeowners](https://www.moneyweb.co.za/in-depth/looksee/after-load-shedding-water-preparedness-is-the-next-frontier-for-homeowners/) _2026-08-26 · Ciaran Ryan · Moneyweb_ As water supply interruptions become more frequent and tariffs rise, households are starting to consider backup systems alongside measures to reduce consumption. ## [Precision agriculture gives SA farmers an edge in a changing world](https://www.moneyweb.co.za/in-depth/nedbank-agri/precision-agriculture-gives-sa-farmers-an-edge-in-a-changing-world/) _2026-08-26 · Jimmy Moyaha · Moneyweb_ Nedbank Agriculture head of sales Daneel Rossouw explains how precision agriculture, data and technology can help farmers improve yields, reduce input costs and remain competitive in a challenging global environment. ## [Follow Releases, Get Reminders (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/n6zFoYhb2e3v) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a genre or a name and receive reminders on release day — free. ## [PIC faces questions over R760m Efora investment](https://www.moneyweb.co.za/moneyweb-radio/safm-market-update/pic-faces-questions-over-r760m-efora-investment/) _2026-08-26 · Jimmy Moyaha · Moneyweb_ ‘If your investment in a company has generated sufficient concern to warrant an independent forensic investigation, what changed thereafter to justify committing hundreds of millions of rands more?’ – Tebogo Khaas, Public Interest SA. ## [2027 Hyundai Tucson hybrid powertrain revealed](https://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-models/2027-hyundai-tucson-hybrid-powertrain-revealed/) _2026-08-26 · Marius Boonzaier · CAR Magazine_ Following the unveiling of the next-generation Tucson, Hyundai has revealed powertrain specs for the hybrid model. Designed around Hyundai’s new ‘Art of Steel’ design language, \[…\] The post 2027 Hyundai Tucson hybrid powertrain revealed appeared first on CAR Magazine . ## [2026 Isuzu MU-X lineup gains key upgrades and new entry-level 4×4 model](https://www.carmag.co.za/news/2026-isuzu-mu-x-lineup-gains-key-upgrades-and-new-entry-level-4x4-model/) _2026-08-26 · Cale Nuttall · CAR Magazine_ Including upgraded tech, Isuzu has introduced a new entry-level 4×4 model to the local MU-X lineup. See pricing below… Following the launch of the updated \[…\] The post 2026 Isuzu MU-X lineup gains key upgrades and new entry-level 4×4 model appeared first on CAR Magazine . ## [Real net salaries rise for first time in nine months](https://www.businessday.co.za/economy/2026-08-26-real-net-salaries-rise-for-first-time-in-nine-months/) _2026-08-26 · Stella Mapenzauswa · BusinessDay_ South African net salaries improved marginally in real terms in July, the first increase in nine months, although they remain constrained by economic pressures which are also restricting households’ purchasing power ## [Jubilee selects buyer for Zambian waste project](https://www.businessday.co.za/economy/2026-08-26-jubilee-selects-buyer-for-zambian-waste-project/) _2026-08-26 · Lindiwe Tsobo · BusinessDay_ Jubilee Metals has selected a preferred buyer for its Large Waste Project in Zambia as it redirects capital towards existing mining and processing operations it says require less investment and carry lower development risk ## [2026 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT becomes fastest-accelerating SUV ever tested by CAR magazine](https://www.carmag.co.za/car-reviews/road-tests/2026-porsche-cayenne-turbo-gt-becomes-fastest-accelerating-suv-ever-tested-by-car-magazine/) _2026-08-26 · Julian Rael Gordon · CAR Magazine_ We strapped our test equipment to the 2026 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT to find out how it fares in the acceleration and braking stakes. The \[…\] The post 2026 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT becomes fastest-accelerating SUV ever tested by CAR magazine appeared first on CAR Magazine . ## [Watch: Scott Speed sets new hillclimb record with Subaru WRX Project Midnight](https://www.carmag.co.za/videos/watch-scott-speed-sets-new-hillclimb-record-with-subaru-wrx-project-midnight/) _2026-08-26 · Julian Rael Gordon · CAR Magazine_ Subaru Motorsport USA driver Scott Speed has set a new record at the 2026 Paul Giblin Memorial Climb with a Subaru WRX Project Midnight. Watch \[…\] The post Watch: Scott Speed sets new hillclimb record with Subaru WRX Project Midnight appeared first on CAR Magazine . ## [Why Reserve Bank’s leading indicator fell for a third month](https://www.businessday.co.za/economy/2026-08-26-sarb-business-cycle-indicator-falls-for-third-straight-month/) _2026-08-26 · Stella Mapenzauswa · BusinessDay_ The Reserve Bank’s June index signals economic strain amid falling commodity prices and weak money supply ## [Minimum wage still covers less than half a basic food basket](https://www.businessday.co.za/economy/2026-08-26-poor-households-face-food-affordability-squeeze-despite-august-price-dip/) _2026-08-26 · Stella Mapenzauswa · BusinessDay_ Food basket costs ease in August but remain a growing burden for poor households ## [Brazil fines TikTok $30 mn in ‘powerful signal’ over child safety](https://www.economylens.com/brazil-fines-tiktok-30-mn-in-powerful-signal-over-child-safety/) _2026-08-25 · Andrew Murphy · EconomyLens.com_ Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) (AFP) - Brazil's data protection agency on Tuesday fined TikTok nearly $30 million for failing to implement child safety measures in what it said was a "powerful signal" to social media companies. Brazil has taken a tough stance on the regulation of social media platforms, cracking down on disinformation and requiring users under 16 to have their accounts linked to those of… ## [Volkswagen workers boo boss during speech on job cuts](https://www.economylens.com/volkswagen-workers-boo-boss-during-speech-on-job-cuts/) _2026-08-25 · David Peterson · EconomyLens.com_ Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - The boss of German carmaker Volkswagen warned workers on Tuesday to brace for more job losses, earning boos and jeers from the crowd, as the crisis-hit company faces a drastic round of cost-cutting. VW, long a titan of German industry, has struggled with Chinese competition, US tariffs and patchy demand in Europe, including for its electric vehicles ## [Canada unveils counter-tariffs of 15-50% on US goods](https://www.economylens.com/canada-unveils-counter-tariffs-of-15-50-on-us-goods/) _2026-08-25 · Natalie Fisher · EconomyLens.com_ Ottawa (AFP) - Canada on Tuesday announced counter-tariffs on US goods ranging between 15 and 50 percent, intensifying the trade war between the historically close allies. Ottawa's retaliation will take effect September 8, a timeframe earlier outlined by Prime Minister Mark Carney after US President Donald Trump's 50-percent duties came into place Saturday ## [US robotaxi firm Waymo plans to launch in Germany](https://www.economylens.com/us-robotaxi-firm-waymo-plans-to-launch-in-germany/) _2026-08-25 · Natalie Fisher · EconomyLens.com_ Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Self-driving car company Waymo said Tuesday it will launch its robotaxis in the German city of Munich next year, marking the US group's first foray into the European Union. Waymo, a subsidiary of Google parent Alphabet, will in the coming weeks start mapping the city's streets and conducting tests with specialist drivers at the wheel ## [Volkswagen boss braces German workers for more job cuts](https://www.economylens.com/volkswagen-boss-braces-german-workers-for-more-job-cuts/) _2026-08-25 · Thomas Barnes · EconomyLens.com_ Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - The boss of German carmaker Volkswagen warned workers on Tuesday to brace for thousands of job losses, with the crisis-hit company facing a drastic round of cost cutting. VW, long a titan of German industry, has struggled with Chinese competition, US tariffs and patchy demand in Europe, including for its electric vehicles ## [Oil down as traders weigh US sanctions threat against Iran](https://www.economylens.com/oil-down-as-traders-weigh-us-sanctions-threat-against-iran/) _2026-08-25 · Thomas Barnes · EconomyLens.com_ London (AFP) - Oil prices slipped for a second day on Tuesday as traders judged the risk of renewed military strikes on Iran to have receded, after the United States instead threatened broader economic sanctions. Although Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the White House was declaring an "economic D-Day" against Iran and its trade partners, the US gave no timeline for its new sanctions and did… ## [Next-gen VW Amarok (for South America) to be based on a Chinese bakkie](https://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-models/next-gen-vw-amarok-for-south-america-to-be-based-on-a-chinese-bakkie/) _2026-08-25 · Julian Steyn · CAR Magazine_ Set to launch in South America in 2027, VW has teased the next-generation Amarok, which will reportedly be based on a platform from China’s SAIC \[…\] The post Next-gen VW Amarok (for South America) to be based on a Chinese bakkie appeared first on CAR Magazine . ## [Stocks rise, oil down as traders weigh Iran sanctions threat](https://www.economylens.com/stocks-rise-oil-down-as-traders-weigh-iran-sanctions-threat/) _2026-08-25 · Andrew Murphy · EconomyLens.com_ London (AFP) - Stocks mostly rose Tuesday while oil prices slid after the United States warned of new sanctions against Iran, which investors saw as lessening the chances of renewed military strikes after six months of war in the Gulf. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the White House was declaring an "economic D-Day" against Iran and threatened to hit countries that trade with it ## [Son of Luxottica founder quits after succession row](https://www.economylens.com/son-of-luxottica-founder-quits-after-succession-row/) _2026-08-25 · David Peterson · EconomyLens.com_ Milan (Italy) (AFP) - The son of the founder of Italy's Luxottica is set to leave the world's leading eyewear group EssilorLuxottica, a spokesperson said Tuesday, against a backdrop of tensions surrounding the family holding. Leonardo Maria del Vecchio, one of eight heirs of Leonardo del Vecchio, who died in 2022, will step down from all his roles at the French-Italian giant "to devote himself to… ## [Europe’s gaming bash kicks off as industry eyes ‘Grand Theft’ boost](https://www.economylens.com/europes-gaming-bash-kicks-off-as-industry-eyes-grand-theft-boost/) _2026-08-25 · David Peterson · EconomyLens.com_ Cologne (Germany) (AFP) - Europe's biggest video games show Gamescom opens its doors Tuesday in Cologne with the industry hoping that the coming blockbuster "Grand Theft Auto VI" can provide a much-needed boost, as studios cut jobs amid fierce competition. Fans and professionals will get a first glimpse at scores of new titles at a sold-out opening ceremony that begins at 8:00 pm (1800 GMT), which… ## [Field Marshal Asim Munir Concludes Daylong Visit to Iran](https://thestandard.com.pk/field-marshal-asim-munir-concludes-daylong-visit-to-iran/) _2026-08-25 · Staff Report · The Standard_ Iranian media says Tehran informed the Pakistani delegation that the U.S. must initiate de-escalation in accordance with Islamabad MoU The post Field Marshal Asim Munir Concludes Daylong Visit to Iran appeared first on The Standard .