Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1927, Jack Harshman, American baseball player (died 2013) was born. In 1941, Benny Parsons, American race car driver and sportscaster (died 2007) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2010, Harvey Pekar, American author and critic (born 1939) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Fuel prices are slamming consumers even as crude crisis fades
Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear
It's swelling costs for peak-season travellers and threatening to undermine President Donald Trump’s pledge to quash inflation ahead of midterm elections
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Bloomberg
· Jun 21, 2026
Oil Stockpiles Near Danger Zone
Energy markets expert and author of Oil's Endless Bid Dan Dicker says oil markets are underestimating the impact of ongoing supply disruptions, warning that global stockpiles have been drawn down significantly as millions of barrels per day remain unable to reach end markets. Dicker warns hosts of Bloomberg This Weekend David Gura and Christina Ruffini if inventories continue to fall, crude prices could surge from current levels to as high as 135 a barrel. (Source: Bloomberg)
Vanguard News
· Jun 28, 2026
FCCPC warns oil marketers against profiteering as crude prices fall
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned oil marketers against exploiting consumers, saying the current retail prices of petrol do not reflect the sharp decline in global crude oil prices. The post FCCPC warns oil marketers against profiteering as crude prices fall appeared first on Vanguard News.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 25, 2026
Harga minyak mentah jatuh ke paras sebelum krisis di Asia Barat
PETALING JAYA: Harga minyak mentah jatuh ke paras sebelum krisis dan trend tersebut dijangka berterusan dalam tempoh terdekat susulan langkah pengurusan risiko pasaran yang proaktif serta pemulihan pantas rantaian bekalan dari Asia Barat. Kontrak niaga hadapan minyak mentah Brent kini menghampiri paras AS72 setong, manakala penanda aras Amerika Syarikat (AS), West Texas Intermediate (WTI) berada ... Read more The post Harga minyak mentah jatuh ke paras sebelum krisis di Asia Barat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 29, 2026
FCCPC Probes Fuel Pricing Amid Consumer Exploitation Concerns
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has raised concerns over what it described as possible consumer exploitation in the downstream petroleum sector. This follows findings that reductions in fuel prices have not reflected the sharp decline in global crude oil prices. READ ALSO: FCCPC Seals Firms Over Consumer Protection Violations Allegations The Commission, in [] The post FCCPC Probes Fuel Pricing Amid Consumer Exploitation Concerns appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Legit.ng
· Jul 9, 2026
Petrol gets cheaper at Dangote Refinery, filling stations drop prices too
Dangote Refinery has cut petrol prices while diesel prices rise in Lagos. Global crude oil prices near 80 per barrel raise concerns for future fuel costs.
NDTV
· Jul 8, 2026
Petrol, Diesel Prices On July 8: Check Updated City-Wise Fuel Rates
While global crude prices have fallen over the past week amid easing geopolitical tensions and higher OPEC+ production, Indian consumers are yet to see any relief at the fuel pumps as petrol and...
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Related coverage for "Fuel prices are slamming consumers even as crude crisis fades": Bloomberg — Oil Stockpiles Near Danger Zone. Vanguard News — FCCPC warns oil marketers against profiteering as crude prices fall. Utusan Malaysia — Harga minyak mentah jatuh ke paras sebelum krisis di Asia Barat. Voice of Nigeria — FCCPC Probes Fuel Pricing Amid Consumer Exploitation Concerns. Legit.ng — Petrol gets cheaper at Dangote Refinery, filling stations drop prices too. NDTV — Petrol, Diesel Prices On July 8: Check Updated City-Wise Fuel Rates