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Ceasefire holds Brent below 100, pump prices still high but ease slightly
On 17 April 2026, Brent reached USD 98.83 a barrel, up 35% since 27 February, while the week-on-week move was flat at +0.6%. Although huge price gaps remain between countries, EU diesel averaged EUR 2.07 per litre, up 27% cumulatively since the start of the war, down from 33% last week. A similar slight easing of pump prices was also seen in Brazil, Türkiye and the US, but not China. Here is the latest overview for the road transport sector.
China launches first intermodal TIR shipment
An intermodal TIR operation from China to Uzbekistan marks a new step in the expansion of the global transit system and cross-border logistics innovation in China.
War, transport and supply chains: Navigating a volatile region in flux
The war in Iran is reshaping logistics. How are routes changing? How are companies adapting? What is the outlook for newly evolving routes? We tackled these pressing questions and much more during our webinar.
eCMR hits 40 with Albania’s accession
Albania has become the 40th country to join eCMR, the digital protocol to the United Nations CMR Convention.
UK government strengthens role of coaches in public transport
The UK seeks to better integrate coach services into local transport strategies and the wider mobility system, in line with advocacy by IRU member the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT).
Boosting China–Central Asia connectivity
IRU highlighted how the global TIR system is bolstering China–Central Asia transport links at a regional workshop in Beijing.