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NMDPRA reaffirms deregulated fuel market, intensifies consumer protection measures

Vanguard News

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July 9, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Card Stacking

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market remains fully deregulated, stressing that petrol prices are determined by market forces rather than government directives. Speaking in Sokoto, the State Coordinator of NMDPRA, Ali Ajmi, said the authority had not received any directive from [] The post NMDPRA reaffirms deregulated fuel market, intensifies consumer protection measures appeared first on Vanguard News.

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ANTARA News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Subsidized fuel policy helps safeguard purchasing power

The government's decision to maintain subsidized fuel prices is intended to preserve public purchasing power and ...

India TV News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Ethanol-blended petrol FAQs: Government answers key questions on price, performance, mileage and safety

Amid widespread misinformation on several platforms regarding the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has released a detailed set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) explaining the rationale behind the policy and addressing concerns raised about ethanol-blended fuel. The development comes amid several reports claiming that E20 damages rubber components, engines, or fuel systems of vehicles. The FAQs also seek to provide evidence-based answers on issues ranging from ethanol blending targets and fuel choices to pricing.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 22, 2026

Penurunan harga diesel bukti kerajaan cekap bantu rakyat

KOTA KINABALU: Penurunan harga diesel bersubsidi kepada RM2.10 seliter bermula Julai ini merupakan bukti pentadbiran kerajaan Persekutuan cekap dalam melaksanakan reformasi ekonomi yang memberi manfaat secara langsung kepada rakyat. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Sabah dan Sarawak), Datuk Mustapha Sakmud berkata, langkah penyasaran subsidi menerusi penggunaan MyKad berjaya memastikan bantuan kerajaan disalurkan kepada golongan yang ... Read more The post Penurunan harga diesel bukti kerajaan cekap bantu rakyat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Issues & Insights

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· Jun 25, 2026

CAFE Kills, And Trump Is Doing Something About It

Blame federal fuel economy standards for the rise in pedestrian deaths.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 1, 2026

Reduce pump price of fuel now – KSCPC tells IPMAN 

The Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KSCPC) has urged the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) to reduce the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, saying consumers deserve to benefit from the recent drop in global petroleum prices.The appeal was made by the Executive Chairman of the KSCPC, Dr. [] Reduce pump price of fuel now – KSCPC tells IPMAN

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 24, 2026

ECF: Protective Income From Its Preferred Stock

ECF: Protective Income From Its Preferred Stock

BERNAMA

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· Jun 22, 2026

General : Reduction In Diesel Price To Bring Direct Benefits To The People - Mustapha

KOTA KINABALU, June 22 (Bernama) -- The reduction in the subsidised diesel price to RM2.10 per litre from July proves that the economic reforms and targeted subsidy measures implemented by the MADANI Government are beginning to deliver direct benefits to the people.

Vanguard News

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· 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.

The Wall Street Journal - Business

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· Jul 3, 2026

What Happened in Fuel Markets When Trump Lifted the Century-Old Jones Act

California drivers, Gulf Coast refiners and Puerto Ricans have benefited from temporary suspension of the act.

India Today

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· Jul 13, 2026

53% of NDA voters don't prefer E20 petrol, 50% fear vehicle damage: C-Voter survey

53 of NDA voters don't prefer E20 petrol, 50 fear vehicle damage: C-Voter survey

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 30, 2026

Delhi EV policy triggers rally in Ather Energy, Ola Electric

Policy provides purchase incentives for electric vehicles priced below 30 lakh through a 100 per cent exemption on road tax and registration fee

BusinessWorld Online

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· Jul 9, 2026

PCCI backs power-industry reforms, saying they enhance competition, consumer welfare

THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said it supports the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) recent reforms to enhance market competition. In a statement on Thursday, the group noted the commission’s moves to lower the Retail Competition and Open Access threshold to 100 kilowatts; streamline net-metering requirements; and expand transmission infrastructure access through third-party []

NDTV

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· Jul 8, 2026

Provide Written Assurance On E20 Fuel Safety For Older Cars: Kejriwal Writes To Auto Firms

Arvind Kejriwal has written to 29 automakers seeking clarity on E20 ethanol-blended petrol, saying their public statements on the fuel's safety for older vehicles contradict warnings in owners'...

Voice of Nigeria

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· 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.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 2, 2026

Fuel price cut? Hardeep Puri explains

Fuel price cut? Hardeep Puri explains

CoinDesk

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· Jun 24, 2026

Live markets: Debasement trade unwinds, Micron earnings take center stage

Live markets: Debasement trade unwinds, Micron earnings take center stage

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 8, 2026

India is adding biofuels to petrol – but many drivers are unhappy

India's decision to increase the share of biofuels blended with petrol is facing ire from motorists who question its viability in a market where a majority of vehicles are not yet designed for it.

BOL News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Govt decides to end fuel subsidy for motorcyclists, public transporters

Government also reduced fuel prices after global markets eased. The post Govt decides to end fuel subsidy for motorcyclists, public transporters appeared first on BOL News.

Arise News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Marketers Predict Return To Petrol As Falling Prices Challenge CNG Adoption

Oil marketers say declining petrol prices could drive consumers back from CNG and boost demand.

TASS

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· Jun 22, 2026

US license for Iranian oil transactions does not apply to Donbass, Crimea — Treasury

The license allows buyers to make payments for Iranian oil and petroleum products in US dollars

Radio New Zealand

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· Jun 29, 2026

'Incredibly volatile' - long road to travel before fuel relief payments stop, says PM

If fuel prices stay below 3 for four consecutive weeks, fuel relief payments will stop

Legit.ng

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· Jun 24, 2026

Petrol stocks drop as NMDPRA opens door for fresh fuel imports

The NMDPRA, has approved new fuel import permits for major marketers including Matrix Energy, AA Rano and Nipco for the July–September 2026 period.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 22, 2026

Malaysia’s nationwide diesel subsidy gets citizens all pumped up

Malaysian consumers and small business owners have welcomed the government’s decision to introduce subsidised diesel at 2.10 ringgit (50 US cents) per litre (0.3 gallons) nationwide from July 1, although some are seeking greater clarity on fuel allocations under the MyKad-based scheme. Malaysian Tamilan Tow Truck Association president Matheva­anan Mohanaraja said the effectiveness of the initiative would ultimately depend on how much subsidised diesel each identity card holder was entitled to...

Nepal News

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· Jul 4, 2026

इन्धनको मूल्य घटेसँगै बजार मूल्य घटाउन सरकारको आग्रह

काठमाडौं। उद्योग, वाणिज्य तथा आपूर्ति मन्त्री गौरिकुमारी यादवको निर्देशनपछि वाणिज्य, आपूर्ति तथा उपभोक्ता संरक्षण विभागले इन्धनको मूल्य घटेको प्रभाव उपभोग्य वस्तु तथा सेवाको मूल्यमा पनि देखिनुपर्ने भन्दै व्यवसायीलाई मूल्य समायोजन गर्न आग्रह गरेको छ। विभागले शुक्रबार जारी गरेको विज्ञप्तिअनुसार मध्यपूर्वको तनावका कारण बढेको इन्धनको मूल्य सामान्य अवस्थामा फर्किएपछि नेपाल आयल निगम ले असार १६ गतेदेखि []

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