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Australia's Fuel Crisis: Prices Soar Amid Middle East Conflict

4/9/2026

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Australia faces a significant fuel crisis as the Middle East conflict closes the Strait of Hormuz.
Hundreds of stations have run out of fuel as prices rise and oil shipments are canceled.
The federal government has released fuel reserves and cut excise taxes.
Diesel prices have hit record highs, with some areas near 330 cents per litre.
Tourism has fallen in some regions due to high fuel costs.

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Australia faces a significant fuel crisis as the Middle East conflict closes the Strait of Hormuz.
Hundreds of stations have run out of fuel as prices rise and oil shipments are canceled.
The federal government has released fuel reserves and cut excise taxes.
Diesel prices have hit record highs, with some areas near 330 cents per litre.
Tourism has fallen in some regions due to high fuel costs.