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Aussies urged to work from home to save precious fuel

Aussies urged to work from home to save precious fuel

As dozens of servos run dry of petrol and diesel, the nation's road commuters are being told to go slower or even stay at home to ease the pain of fuel shocks.

'Over-prepared': PM's pledge on growing fuel crisis

'Over-prepared': PM's pledge on growing fuel crisis

'Over-prepared': PM's pledge on growing fuel crisis

'Over-prepared': PM's pledge on growing fuel crisis

Australia will have a single point of contact co-ordinating fuel supplies and issues that might arise due to the Iran war, with further measures expected.

Treasurer warns of major economic damage from Iran war

Treasurer warns of major economic damage from Iran war

Treasurer warns of major economic damage from Iran war

Treasurer warns of major economic damage from Iran war

Fresh modelling shows oil price shocks and soaring prices for other commodities will have a lasting impact on Australia's economy.

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Australia prepares fuel plans if Mideast war drags on

Australia prepares fuel plans if Mideast war drags on

Australia is preparing for all scenarios should the war in the Middle East go on indefinitely and the fuel crisis escalates, the prime minister says.

Fuel ration push parked as crisis talks target pricing

Fuel ration push parked as crisis talks target pricing

Ministers say they're focused on getting more petrol into the market in response to the Iran war, rather than limiting how much motorists can buy.

Aussie drivers divided over petrol vs electric future

Aussie drivers divided over petrol vs electric future

Many Australian motorists plan to park an electric or hybrid vehicle in their garage in future but one policy change could alter their path.

Fuel tax cut urged to avoid fruit 'rotting on trees'

Fuel tax cut urged to avoid fruit 'rotting on trees'

As some country towns face major petrol shortages, pressure is mounting on the federal government to intervene to bring down fuel prices.

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Oil shock further reason for tax reform, spending cuts

Oil shock further reason for tax reform, spending cuts

Oil shock further reason for tax reform, spending cuts

Oil shock further reason for tax reform, spending cuts

An economic downturn might be needed to bring inflation back to target, economists warn, but the government can help with spending cuts and productivity reform.

Fuel stockpile topped up as minister says supply secure

Fuel stockpile topped up as minister says supply secure

Fuel stockpile topped up as minister says supply secure

Fuel stockpile topped up as minister says supply secure

Australia has stockpiled more than a month's supply of fuel and is as "prepared as possible" as the war in the Middle East continues to impact global supply,

Postcode where more drivers plug into electric car cuts

Postcode where more drivers plug into electric car cuts

Postcode where more drivers plug into electric car cuts

Postcode where more drivers plug into electric car cuts

More than 100,000 Australians have taken advantage of the federal government's tax exemption for electric vehicles but households in one location are most keen.

Servos under the pump over quickfire fuel price hikes

Servos under the pump over quickfire fuel price hikes

Servos under the pump over quickfire fuel price hikes

Servos under the pump over quickfire fuel price hikes

Petrol and diesel prices were hiked dramatically almost straight after war broke out in the Middle East, the consumer watchdog has found.

Australia risks being lapped in the race for green fuel

Australia risks being lapped in the race for green fuel

Australia risks being lapped in the race for green fuel

Australia risks being lapped in the race for green fuel

Neighbouring countries including Indonesia and Malaysia could beat Australia to lead the sustainable aviation fuel market despite its potential.

'Significant spikes': servos to face huge gouging fines

'Significant spikes': servos to face huge gouging fines

'Significant spikes': servos to face huge gouging fines

'Significant spikes': servos to face huge gouging fines

Service stations could face $100 million fines for intentionally ripping off customers as panic buying places consumers under pressure at the pump.

Qantas lifts international fares as war hits fuel costs

Qantas lifts international fares as war hits fuel costs

Qantas lifts international fares as war hits fuel costs

Qantas lifts international fares as war hits fuel costs

Qantas and Air NZ say the Iran war has caused a huge spike in the cost of jet fuel, while Virgin Australia's code-sharing flights to Doha have been cancelled.

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Double whammy: food prices warning over war fuel shock

Panic buying has forced some regional service stations to impose fuel restrictions as farmers warn shoppers to brace for grocery price hikes.

'Perfect storm': fuel uncertainty threatens food prices

Australians could face higher prices beyond the petrol bowser as farmers warn fuel disruptions amid Middle East tensions could hit supermarket shelves.

Tax cut could help more drivers dodge petrol price hike

More Australians could turn to electric vehicles to avoid rising fuel costs if governments keep tax cuts for their purchase and consider new incentives.

Car sales slow down but electric vehicles charge ahead

Electric vehicles have broken sales records in Australia even as the larger automotive market stalled, with sales of petrol and hybrid models falling.

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More electric trucks, motorbikes to deliver carbon cuts

It boasts Australia's largest fleet of electric vehicles but one company plans to put even more electric trucks and motorcycles on the road to lower emissions.

Want a safe car? Crash tests say you should go electric

The safest new vehicles in Australia are almost all electric, with the top performers delivering consistently across the various areas of testing.

Hybrid and electric vehicles rev up second-hand market

Australians are buying more used hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric cars, although sales across all states and territories are slowing down.

Hybrids, SUVs and utes race away with 2025 car sales

Australian motorists are increasingly choosing fuel-efficient vehicles but that does not mean a move away from SUVs or utes.

Novel car brands tipped to accelerate Aussie market

From Forthing to Farizon, consumers can expect plenty of fresh brand names in the local automotive market, with growth expected to almost double in a decade.

Charges and changes: electric car shifts coming in 2026

Twists and turns are coming to Australia’s electric car market, from a potential road-user charge and tax reform to the price of models launching on our shores.

Aussies' latest car choices are driving down pollution

The growing popularity of hybrid and electric cars is helping to reduce Australia's transport emissions but big, old cars are slowing progress.

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