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Aussies want electric cars to save cash, not the planet

Aussies want electric cars to save cash, not the planet

Australians are considering electric cars as fuel prices rise, with potential buyers fuelled by the possibility of saving money rather than the environment.

Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia

Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia

Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia

Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has wrapped up his visit to Brunei by sealing a deal with the country's sultan for fuel to flow to Australia.

Farmers warned over fuel theft after 1000 litres stolen

Farmers warned over fuel theft after 1000 litres stolen

Farmers warned over fuel theft after 1000 litres stolen

Farmers warned over fuel theft after 1000 litres stolen

A man is accused of stealing 1000 litres from a property amid diesel thefts spanning two states, prompting a warning to farmers from police.

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Albanese honours fallen soldiers ahead of Brunei talks

Albanese honours fallen soldiers ahead of Brunei talks

The prime minister has laid a wreath in honour of Australian soldiers killed during World War II after arriving in Brunei for talks to shore up fuel supply.

Cashed-up state buys own strategic diesel stockpile

Cashed-up state buys own strategic diesel stockpile

The nation's richest state is building its own fuel reserve, with the purchase of millions of litres of diesel, but critics say it's less than a day's supply.

Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive

Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive

Australia's peak union body is calling for fuel allowances for workers to be increased to help them meet rising costs at the bowser.

All options on table in drive to shore up fuel supply

All options on table in drive to shore up fuel supply

Encouraging the extraction of more fossil fuels and developing more renewable projects is being considered to bolster Australia's long-term energy security.

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Richest state could fuel up for 'tough' times

Richest state could fuel up for 'tough' times

Richest state could fuel up for 'tough' times

Richest state could fuel up for 'tough' times

A cashed-up state government could build its own emergency fuel reserve while still expecting to receive its cut of the national stockpile.

'Disappointing': Australia's plea after peace talks end

'Disappointing': Australia's plea after peace talks end

'Disappointing': Australia's plea after peace talks end

'Disappointing': Australia's plea after peace talks end

Marathon talks between the US and Iran have broken down as Australia's foreign minister urges the nations to uphold a ceasefire.

More cost relief on table as Aussies asked to save fuel

More cost relief on table as Aussies asked to save fuel

More cost relief on table as Aussies asked to save fuel

More cost relief on table as Aussies asked to save fuel

The impacts of the energy crisis will likely continue even if a Middle East ceasefire holds, the government warns as it prepares to roll out an ad campaign.

You're probably wrong about fuel-efficient driving

You're probably wrong about fuel-efficient driving

You're probably wrong about fuel-efficient driving

You're probably wrong about fuel-efficient driving

Tips from Formula One mechanics and fuel economy world-record holders could save you a few pricey trips to the servo. And you can keep your air con on.

High-performance EVs and hatchbacks ready to steal show

High-performance EVs and hatchbacks ready to steal show

High-performance EVs and hatchbacks ready to steal show

High-performance EVs and hatchbacks ready to steal show

After smashing sales records in Australia, electric vehicles are expected to be in high demand at the largest motor show in the southern hemisphere.

Fuel ships inbound but supply uncertainty lingers

Fuel ships inbound but supply uncertainty lingers

Fuel ships inbound but supply uncertainty lingers

Fuel ships inbound but supply uncertainty lingers

National diesel reserves inch higher as the federal government confirms 57 tankers are on their way to Australian shores.

Families choosing school or savings as fuel prices bite

Families choosing school or savings as fuel prices bite

Families choosing school or savings as fuel prices bite

Families choosing school or savings as fuel prices bite

Work from home, catch public transport, ride a bike, go electric - meet the Australians for whom none is an option, and go without if they fill up their tank.

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Australia inks fresh fuel supply deal with Singapore

Australia's largest supplier of refined fuel will continue to provide petrol and diesel amid global uncertainty as part of a new agreement.

'Really bummed': fuel crunch blame as festival scrapped

The OUT 2 LUNCH Festival starring dance act FISHER won't run in 2026, with major events company TEG Live blaming fuel disruptions and the cost-of-living crisis.

Albanese seeks out fuel supply deal in Singapore visit

The prime minister is hoping an agreement with Australia's largest provider of oil can be reached as the Middle East conflict causes global volatility.

Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire

Lebanon must be included in a temporary truce in the Middle East, Australia says, warning motorists will pay the price at the bowser if the conflict drags on.

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World economy counts cost of war as strait closes again

The economic costs of conflict are greater than severe natural disasters and can leave scars that last for a decade, the world's "financial firefighter" says.

More fuel to flow after deal but no price relief yet

An export deal will allow Australia's two refineries to bring in more fuel to regions hit hardest by petrol and diesel shortages.

Big-selling Aussie ute recalled due to steering risk

Australian motorists are being urged to have their popular ute inspected and repaired after the discovery of a potentially deadly issue.

Truckies blast out loud warning over rising fuel costs

Truck drivers feeling the pinch of expensive fuel bills are demanding corporations pay their fair share by taking them to the industrial umpire.

Electric vehicle fee could throttle record adoption

A road user charge for electric vehicle drivers could stall record-breaking sales, a study has found, with households in outer suburbs the hardest hit.

Cyclone's impact set to push supermarket prices higher

Shoppers will pay more for fruit and vegetables in the nation's most isolated capital city after a tropical cyclone tore through a food bowl region.

More records loom as fuel crunch turbocharges EV sales

A record number of Australian motorists are buying electric vehicles in a trend automotive experts say could stick around even if fuel prices fall.

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