From tax cuts to price gouging crackdowns, how G7 nations are combating the fuel crisis
As Australia combats soaring fuel prices caused by the war in the Middle East, Group of Seven (G7)…
How Australia became hostage to fuel imports
In 2013, Shell closed its Clyde oil refinery on the Paramatta River, and a year later, Caltex closed…
Donald Trump wants a ‘silver bullet’ in Iran but he’s dealing with a ‘very complex situation’
US President Donald Trump is deploying thousands of marines and extra battleships to the Middle East. At the…
Fuel surcharges across a broad range of industries are adding to consumers’ financial stress
From a loaf of bread to a ridesharing trip, prices on everyday goods and services are starting to…
Iran war live updates: Trump extends deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz as he takes a swipe at Australia
2h agoFri 27 Mar 2026 at 12:33amA recap of the latest eventsDonald Trump has singled out Australia while…
Germany’s defence minister claims Trump has ‘no exit strategy’ in Iran
Germany’s defence minister has lashed the Trump administration over the Iran war, saying it has “no exit strategy”…
Fuel dominates politics, Hanson confused over Rinehart flight questions
Welcome back to your weekly federal politics update, where Courtney Gould gets you up to speed on the…
Qantas ramps up services to Europe as travellers avoid Middle East stopovers
Qantas is ramping up flights to Europe and redeploying aircraft from its US network as conflict in the…
Donald Trump says Iran sent US ‘big present’ as Pentagon readies thousands more troops for Middle East
Donald Trump says the United States is in negotiations with Iran to end the war as the Pentagon…
What is the WA government saying about fuel disruption amid the Middle East war?
We’re doing all we can to address the situation — but don’t panic. We’ve appointed a fuel security…
National debt: 300 years of wars show they are ‘always disaster times’ for bondholders
Government bonds, especially Treasuries, have long been seen as a safe haven during recessions, geopolitical calamities, and other…
Is the ‘big spike’ in public transport usage in Perth because of high fuel prices?
Western Australia’s government says there has been a “big spike” in the number of people using public transport…