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Trump threatens to shoot down signs of economic rebound

Trump threatens to shoot down signs of economic rebound

Oil prices are rising again as conflict between the US and Iran reignites, threatening a recent recovery in household confidence and spending.

Motorists to pay price for US blockade, toll in strait

Motorists to pay price for US blockade, toll in strait

Motorists to pay price for US blockade, toll in strait

Motorists to pay price for US blockade, toll in strait

While the government is concerned about the impact on petrol prices, the opposition warns a US toll in the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent.

'Can you imagine': PM mocks One Nation over fuel crisis

'Can you imagine': PM mocks One Nation over fuel crisis

'Can you imagine': PM mocks One Nation over fuel crisis

'Can you imagine': PM mocks One Nation over fuel crisis

Australia's multicultural background is being held up by the government as a reason the nation was able to strike fuel supply deals with its Asian neighbours.

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'Watching like a hawk': servos on notice as fuel rises

'Watching like a hawk': servos on notice as fuel rises

Winding back discounts to the fuel excise are hitting motorists in the hip pocket, with service stations and suppliers monitored for exorbitant price rises.

Fuel pinch arrives sooner for some as discount halved

Fuel pinch arrives sooner for some as discount halved

Motorists feeling the cost crunch are encouraged to fill up tanks before the fuel excise discount is halved, with one cohort likely to feel its impact first.

State urged to pump the brakes on electric car charge

State urged to pump the brakes on electric car charge

Health and transport experts are urging a state government to slow its plans for an electric vehicle tax and wait for a national approach.

Fuel costs to creep up as states back excise return

Fuel costs to creep up as states back excise return

Drivers will pay 16 cents a litre more for petrol and diesel from July as battles over taxes on fuel open up on multiple fronts.

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More fuel relief for motorists with halfway measure

More fuel relief for motorists with halfway measure

More fuel relief for motorists with halfway measure

More fuel relief for motorists with halfway measure

Motorists will receive an extended discount on fuel but the savings will be lower as the government weighs budget costs against higher bowser prices.

PM still hedging on extension of fuel tax discount

PM still hedging on extension of fuel tax discount

PM still hedging on extension of fuel tax discount

PM still hedging on extension of fuel tax discount

Asked whether a decision is likely on an extension to the federal government's fuel tax discount, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a call is days away.

Drivers brace as excise increase looms on holiday eve

Drivers brace as excise increase looms on holiday eve

Drivers brace as excise increase looms on holiday eve

Drivers brace as excise increase looms on holiday eve

A jump in fuel prices will wreak havoc on regional economies as one of the biggest holiday periods for road trippers approaches, a peak body has warned.

Fuel prices destined to jump despite record supplies

Fuel prices destined to jump despite record supplies

Fuel prices destined to jump despite record supplies

Fuel prices destined to jump despite record supplies

The expected end to the 32-cent-a-litre fuel tax cut will see fuel prices tick back up despite hopes for a looming resolution to the conflict in Iran.

Motorists set to pay more for fuel as tax cut ends

Motorists set to pay more for fuel as tax cut ends

Motorists set to pay more for fuel as tax cut ends

Motorists set to pay more for fuel as tax cut ends

Motorists will face higher fuel prices at the bowser in the coming weeks as the federal government flags the end of the temporary cut to the excise.

These artists pay $350 a tank and are driving 2500km

These artists pay $350 a tank and are driving 2500km

These artists pay $350 a tank and are driving 2500km

These artists pay $350 a tank and are driving 2500km

Artists from remote Aboriginal communities travel vast distances to sell their work in Darwin and Sydney - but the price of diesel has doubled.

Fuel stocks look secure into August as price hike eases

Fuel stocks look secure into August as price hike eases

Fuel stocks look secure into August as price hike eases

Fuel stocks look secure into August as price hike eases

The nation's fuel reserves are flush as petrol prices at the bowser continue to drop, but motorists could be in for a shock when the excise discount ends.

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Environmental bypass to fast-track oil project

A state deputy premier will have the power to override environmental and heritage laws in a move slammed by the opposition and a conservation group.

Diesel boost on the water for bottlenecked regions

The federal government has secured additional diesel to help ease Queensland's regional supply bottlenecks.

Temporary fuel tax cut likely to remain temporary

A three-month cut to the fuel excise, prompted by soaring prices caused by the US-Israeli-led war on Iran, appears unlikely to be extended.

Australia secures more jet fuel shipments from China

An extra 100,000 litres of jet fuel will come through in three shipments from June, following negotiations with Beijing.

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Fuel excise extension weighed as states look to supply

The prime minister has left the door open to more tax relief at the bowser as state governments attempt to shore up their own fuel supplies.

Big state fuel buffer to protect against foreign shocks

South Australia could stockpile up to 20 million litres of diesel, touting a bigger fuel buffer than larger jurisdictions, as states rush to lock in supplies.

Oil crisis not over: warnings of diesel over $4 a litre

With the Strait of Hormuz still shut and stockpiles running down, economists warn fuel prices could spike above levels previously seen during this oil crisis.

National fuel reserve 'future-proofed' in $10b plan

Australia has taken steps to shore up security of fuel and fertiliser under a multibillion-dollar package as supply chains remain disrupted by the Iran war.

Third RBA rate hike might not be the end for borrowers

Mortgage holders are back to square one after a third straight Reserve Bank rate hike, adding hundreds of dollars more to interest repayments since February.

States pump up fuel security and bowser policing

One state is opening surplus port land to new fuel tanks and refineries as it races to boost storage and cut reliance on volatile global supply chains.

Australia 'well-placed' to weather fuel supply storm

If the war in the Middle East ended now, there would still be impacts on supply chains, the federal energy minister warns.

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