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Last update: 11 hours agoFuel Price Shock: India’s state-run retailers have lifted petrol and diesel prices for the first time in four years, adding about ₹3 a litre as crude stays elevated after Strait of Hormuz disruption—an immediate inflation hit looks small, but the knock-on effects could be bigger. Consumer Safety & Scams: Ireland’s Bank of Ireland warns of a growing card overcharging scam where terminals key in higher amounts than customers are told—“check the total before you tap.” AI Policy Push: Illinois Senate Democrats unveiled an eight-bill package to regulate AI uses, aiming to pass it before May 31 as federal action stalls. Big Tech Moves: OpenAI is merging ChatGPT, Codex, and its developer API under co-founder Greg Brockman, positioning the change ahead of Google I/O. Retail & Lifestyle: Gen Z is driving a shift back to in-person mall experiences, with physical-store spending outpacing older shoppers. Food & Health: A Leapfrog hospital safety grading update highlights how patient-safety performance is being made more visible to consumers.
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