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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.

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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.

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

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.

Miner's green push to help skip fuel woes rocking firms

Miner's green push to help skip fuel woes rocking firms

As Fortescue Metals ramps up its heavy industry green grid, a report shows more than 80 per cent of businesses are straining under the global fuel crisis.

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Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire

Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire

Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire

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.

World economy counts cost of war as strait closes again

World economy counts cost of war as strait closes again

World economy counts cost of war as strait closes again

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

More fuel to flow after deal but no price relief yet

More fuel to flow after deal but no price relief yet

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.

Truckies blast out loud warning over rising fuel costs

Truckies blast out loud warning over rising fuel costs

Truckies blast out loud warning over rising fuel costs

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.

State seeks oil-drilling project in 'national interest'

State seeks oil-drilling project in 'national interest'

State seeks oil-drilling project in 'national interest'

State seeks oil-drilling project in 'national interest'

A state premier is urging the federal government to fast-track approval to drill for oil in response to the fuel crisis, bypassing environment protection laws.

Nation tops up fuel supply as Easter demand soars

Nation tops up fuel supply as Easter demand soars

Nation tops up fuel supply as Easter demand soars

Nation tops up fuel supply as Easter demand soars

Households and businesses face months of high fuel prices and associated costs even if there is a swift end to the Middle East conflict that is choking supply.

Bargain-hungry public warned of long tail to fuel shock

Bargain-hungry public warned of long tail to fuel shock

Bargain-hungry public warned of long tail to fuel shock

Bargain-hungry public warned of long tail to fuel shock

Motorists are getting access to better, real-time information about changing fuel prices as one state launches a crackdown on service stations.

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Fewer stations run dry but supply strength questioned

Australians are being urged to stick to Easter holiday plans following measures to cut costs at the bowser but fuel supply strength is being questioned.

Australia joins oil crisis talks ahead of key UN vote

Australia has joined nations for talks about a vital oil corridor, as the UN Security Council considers whether "defensive" action can be taken against Iran.

Caps on gas, coal costs on the cards if prices soar

Australia is open to a cap on gas and coal prices if they spike due to the widening conflict in the Middle East, the Albanese government says.

Servos under the pump over prices as cost cuts kick in

After criticising Anthony Albanese for making a national televised speech on the fuel crisis, Angus Taylor has made an address to attack the government.

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No clear case for longer Iran war with goals won: PM

Australia will join a snap meeting to end disruption to shipping in a critical oil corridor as the prime minister questions the value of a prolonged Iran war.

Extra fuel savings on the way after states end feud

About $400 million of extra GST revenue as a result of the oil spike will be returned to motorists, despite the negative impact it will have on state buffers.

Fuel costs nip fishmongers ahead of Good Friday frenzy

Fishmongers are absorbing fish price hikes ahead of Good Friday but are warning of when customers could feel the hip pocket sting if the fuel crisis continues.

Long, bumpy road ahead for fuel crisis, PM warns nation

Australians are being warned the fuel crisis could worsen as Anthony Albanese uses a national address to urge motorists to think of others when filling up.

Fuel relief may not be enough to help stressed budgets

Two of Australia's biggest banks have recorded noticeable rises in the value of fuel transactions, with one also seeing evidence of potential stockpiling.

Fuel pain to last longer despite tax cut kicking in

Fuel prices won't immediately become cheaper at the bowser as a tax cut comes into effect, and might take weeks to flow through to motorists.

Embattled motorists win bowser relief as taxes slashed

The government has moved to cut taxes on petrol and diesel, as the Middle East war sends global oil prices through the roof.

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