Sudan stands firm on fuel rise despite deadly protestsSudan vowed Sunday to stand firm on fuel price hikes, despite days of deadly protests and criticism from war veterans, hardline Islamic leaders and from within the ruling party itself.
Petrol collapse forecasted in KazakhstanA fuel supplies failure has already been registered in Astana. Last week the resident could buy petrol only on special coupons.
23 September 2013
Kazakhstan experts comment on fuel deficiency probabilityEarlier The Voice of Russia reported that Kazakhstan might face a deficit of high-quality petrol in autumn of 2013 because of the delays in the launch of the processing of Kazakhstan oil in China.
Brazil truckers block highways in fresh toll protest Trucks blocked highways across Brazil for a second straight day on Wednesday as drivers pressed demands for fuel subsidies, better working conditions, and an end to road tolls.
04 July 2013
Petrol tank truck explodes near Rixos hotel in AlmatyThe whole block is in flames and more the 10 cars have caught fire as a result of the explosion. Things kept exploding in the area for some time after the accident.
S. Korea, US hold talks on key nuclear accord South Korea and the United States began extended negotiations Monday on renewing their civilian nuclear pact, with Seoul pushing for the right to produce its own nuclear fuel.
Japan identifies cause of Dreamliner fuel leak Japanese engineers probing problems with Boeing's Dreamliners have identified the cause of fuel leaks but are still investigating more serious issues with the aircraft's batteries.