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India Petrol Diesel Exports: Amid the US-Iran war, India’s diesel exports see a huge jump of 20%; Petrol prices fall by 33% – The Times of India

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Amid the US-Iran war, India's diesel sales see a massive 20% jump; petrol price drops by 33%

India’s crude inventories fell sharply in March, falling 33% to 8.31 million barrels. (AI image) Impact of US-Iran war: Indian diesel prices rose 20% in March amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. A widening gap between crude oil prices and refined diesel prices led India to raise diesel imports by nearly 20% month-on-month in March, … Read more

At worst, the alarming word may apply to the 2026 earthquake – Asia Times

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At worst, the alarming word may apply to the 2026 earthquake - Asia Times

In the war between Iran, the United States and Israel, the economy has become a weapon like missiles, bombs and drones. Iran’s current control over the flow of a fifth of the world’s oil supply through the narrow Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman is really threatening to use the fear of economic collapse … Read more

The impact of the additional budget is uncertain during the Middle East crisis – Korea Times

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The containers were loaded into the port of Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, on March 12. Yonhap

The containers were loaded into the port of Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, on March 12. Yonhap Rising energy prices and a series of downward revisions to Korea’s growth outlook are raising questions about whether the government’s proposed additional budget of 25 trillion ($16.5 billion) will prevent a recession from the Middle East crisis. Analysts said on … Read more

Finance chief hints at rolling ban on private cars if oil hits $120 – The Korea Times

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Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol, center, speaks during a joint meeting of relevant ministries on emergency economic response measures to the Middle East conflict at the Government Complex in Seoul, Thursday. Yonhap

Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol, center, speaks during a joint meeting of relevant ministries on emergency economic response measures to the Middle East conflict at the Government Complex in Seoul, Thursday. Yonhap The Korean government may extend its five-day mandatory ban on vehicle operations to include private vehicles if global oil prices rise above $120 a … Read more

India: From office desks to dark streets: how oil depletion is changing daily life in different communities – The Times of India

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From office desks to dark streets: The oil-cutting trend is changing everyday life in different societies

A month of conflict in the Middle East, its negative effects are felt in the global economy. The crisis erupted on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched joint attacks on Iran, setting off a series of events that cemented Tehran’s control over the vital Strait of Hormuz. This narrow strait, which connects … Read more

Drag Queens and Tuition Taxes – San Francisco Bay Times

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Drag Queens and Tuition Taxes - San Francisco Bay Times

Posted by Brandon Miller It’s the early 2000’s during the Kentucky Derby, and I’m wearing water balloons that work on my chest, when suddenly my left “breast” pops out of the passenger side window. The drenched and highly distorted result was a valuable reminder that, the more you improvise, the faster things can go. The … Read more

Exactly how much money is needed to be rich in every state in the US – and for some it’s more than seven times your income

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A happy man with money fell beside him.

A new study shows that although wealth is limited, the gap between average income and wealth remains alarming. Amid rising unemployment and inflation, it’s hard for many Americans to get ahead, let alone get rich, although the definition of the last dollar varies widely across the country. Of course, what makes you a fat cat … Read more