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Albanese government appoints fuel coordinator as ACCC investigates major suppliers’ conduct in regional Australia

The federal government has appointed Anthea Harris, former chief executive of the Australian Energy Regulator and of the Energy Security Board, as Coordinator of a new Fuel Supply Taskforce.

The Conversation · Mar 19

Ed Miliband calls for fairness in business energy contracts amid Iran crisis

Mr Miliband said pricing needs to be ‘fair, transparent and fully justifiable’.

Evening Standard · Mar 19

Australia is too dependent on fuel imports – what could be done about it?

The government has a roadmap to electrify transport and support alternative fuels by 2050, but the war in Iran and soaring prices means a plan is needed in weeks, not decades

The Guardian - AU · Mar 18

Can the Grids Package free the EU from its energy dependence?

US-Iran tensions disrupt Middle East energy routes, driving up oil and gas prices. After the 2022 energy crisis, Brussels launched the Grids Package. Can this plan cut Europe’s reliance on foreign energy?

Euronews · Mar 17

Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to Europe?

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is affecting energy prices for industries and households, but the vital trade passage also accounts for a significant share of fertiliser shipments, threatening long-term food production. Euronews' explainer goes through the main issues affecting the Strait.

Euronews · Mar 16

Fuel price surge continues as diesel reaches 160.3p per litre

Diesel is at its most expensive level since November 2023.

Evening Standard · Mar 16

Politics latest: Starmer warns energy companies to pass on ‘every penny of savings’ to customers amid price surge

The prime minister has set out tens of millions of pounds of support for vulnerable households struggling with energy bills

The Independent UK · Mar 16

Trump says he demanded 'about seven countries' to join coalition to police Iran's Strait of Hormuz

Trump says attacks on Iran could last several more weeks despite soaring energy costs. The US president says he is assembling a coalition to help police the Strait of Hormuz and escort stranded oil vessels out to address international energy supply crises caused by the war.

Euronews · Mar 16

Fuel tax cut urged to avoid fruit 'rotting on trees'

As some country towns face major petrol shortages, pressure is mounting on the federal government to intervene to bring down fuel prices.

AAP · Mar 16

Starmer to pledge support for UK’s poorest homes to help with soaring energy bills

Vowing to support working people ‘whatever challenges lie ahead’, the PM will use a press conference on Monday to set out support for those facing soaring energy bills

The Independent UK · Mar 15