Slowdown seen in GCC fuel consumptionAn economic slowdown coupled with energy reforms has adversely affected domestic fuel consumption growth across most of the GCC, and in some cases even led to negative growth, a report said. Saudi Arabia, the region’s larges More… |
US airlines flying high with lighter fuel billHigh oil prices have radically reshaped fuel consumption in the airline industry - a sector where demand was supposed to be insensitive to the cost of crude because there are few obvious alternatives. Travelling across continents More… |
Gulf tinkers with energy waste, neglects basic causesFrom high-tech skyscrapers in the UAE to energy-saving lessons for Saudi school children, the Gulf is stepping up efforts to curb its rampant use - and waste - of energy. But it is still mostly failing to get to grips with the root causes of hig More… |
Economic slump taking toll on oil demand: OpecOil producing group Opec cut its global oil demand growth forecast for a fourth consecutive month on Tuesday, citing an economic downturn in developed countries and efforts by China and India to curb fuel consumption. "The economic downtur More… |
Total Jordan launches move to cut fuel useTotal Jordan, the regional unit of the global oil and gas group, has launched an eco services programme aimed at helping customers continuously reduce fuel consumption while preserving the environment. As part of the programme, Total Jorda More… |
VW unveils next generation engineVolkswagen has announced the launch of its next generation TDI engines that boast of maximum dynamics and minimum fuel consumption. The newest 1.2 litre TSI and 1.6 litre TDI engines are highly efficient and at the same time low in emissio More… |