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Australia Warns: Fuel Up as Oil Prices Surge

3/1/2026

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  • Motorists in Australia are advised to refuel as oil prices may rise amid Middle East tensions.
  • The U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have raised fears of disruption to oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Over 150 tankers are anchored outside the Strait of Hormuz, and many shipping firms halted operations.
  • The U.S. Navy has increased its presence and cited congestion; insurance costs are rising amid hostilities.