Category : Economy


US Gas Prices Hit Highest Since 2023 Amid Iran War

US drivers face the highest gas prices since 2023 as the Iran war disrupts global oil flow, with national averages soaring to $3.79 per gallon, straining household budgets and fueling inflation concerns.

Capital Gains Tax Reforms: Economic Impact and Analysis

The Albanese Labor government is considering changes to the 50% capital gains tax discount, sparking debates on housing affordability and economic effects. Analysis shows it benefits wealthy investors disproportionately.

Gas Prices Jump 25% in Palm Beach After Iran War

Fuel prices in Palm Beach County have surged by 25% in one month, reaching $4 per gallon, following President Trump's declaration of war on Iran and subsequent Strait of Hormuz disruptions.

Sri Lanka Mandates Four-Day Week to Conserve Fuel

Sri Lanka has mandated a four-day working week and work-from-home rules for civil servants to conserve fuel reserves, with Wednesdays designated as holidays. The measures come amid severe supply disruptions caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Trucker's Plea to PM Albanese Over Fuel Price Crisis

An Australian trucking operator has issued a desperate plea to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, claiming soaring fuel costs are making the industry unsustainable and forcing him to sleep in his vehicle to cut expenses.

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