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Australia Grapples with Fuel Shortages Amid Global Crisis
3/18/2026
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Story summary
- Australia faces fuel shortages nationwide amid continued supply challenges.
- Service stations cap purchases per customer at outlets.
- Australia relaxed fuel quality standards to allow high-sulphur fuel for domestic use.
- In Egypt, rising fuel prices cap bread prices.
- UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell notes the Iran conflict worsens global energy supply worldwide.
