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‘Not a fix’: the three questionable ideas politicians are pitching to solve Australia’s fuel crisis

Excise cuts, coal-to-liquid fuel and greater use of ethanol have been floated as options to combat price and supply pressures – but experts say cutting fossil fuel dependence is key

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EV loans double as pressured drivers dodge petrol pump

After years of government incentives to boost electric vehicle sales, a climate change sceptic's war has Aussies ditching the pump for the plug at high speed.

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Grattan on Friday: Albanese government struggles under the ‘stress test’ posed by Middle East war

Crises “stress test” governments and countries. Memories remain vivid of COVID, which put immense pressures on the Australian economy, the federation and Commonwealth and state budgets.

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'Permanent High Point': Did Fuel Stations Overcharge Australians Amid Middle East Conflict?

The NRMA has accused some fuel stations of jacking up prices during the Middle East conflict and warned that record-high fuel costs in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane may now represent a 'permanent high point'.

International Business Times UK

Dozens of petrol stations around Australia run out of fuel as panic-buying continues

NRMA says record-high fuel may be here to stay in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane after prices soared early in the Middle East conflict

The Guardian - AU

Australian Petrol Prices Set To Skyrocket After Strikes In Strait Of Hormuz

Australians are being warned to brace for higher petrol prices as attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz choke global oil supplies.

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Australian petrol retailers accused of price gouging over rising fuel costs amid Iran war

Motoring groups accuse retailers of using conflict as an excuse to lift prices as Jim Chalmers asks ACCC to keep watch

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Drivers set for cannabis exemption if not impaired

A state government is actively working on legislation that would let drivers get behind the wheel with cannabis in their system if they are not impaired.

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'Unjustifiable': Petrol stations warned on price hikes

Service stations are being warned not to take advantage of the Iran war by hiking up the price of fuel, over concerns motorists will be taken for "mugs".

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Post-strike petrol hikes 'completely unjustifiable'

Petrol prices are on the rise across Sydney and Melbourne after the military strikes on Iran, but the NRMA says the increases can't be justified.

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No pain at the pump: petrol companies warned on gouging

Petrol stations will be closely watched for signs of price gouging after military tensions exploded in the Middle East.

AAP

Oil Companies Warned Against Raising Petrol Prices Amid Middle East Conflict

A spokesperson from the NRMA has said that Australian drivers should not panic over the possibility that petrol prices will rise significantly.

International Business Times

Pole position: contentious EV charging plan to go ahead

Power providers in one state will be allowed to install electric vehicle chargers on their power poles despite opposition to the proposal.

AAP

Self-driving car forecasts speed up after Tesla launch

Australia could become a major testbed for autonomous vehicles if efforts to develop a national set of road rules for their use are successful.

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Electric car safety check could spark second-hand sales

It is the most expensive and vital element of an electric vehicle and more companies are offering to test it to rev up the used car market.

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EV industry powers down tax talk amid surging sales

Electric vehicle sales have been driven to a record high, but advocates warn it's not yet time to withdraw incentives or impose taxes.

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EV myths drive Aussies wrong way down electric avenue

One third of Australians believe misinformation circulating about electric vehicles, a study has found, with a conspiracy mindset most often to blame.

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Global oil prices have plunged. So when will Australian motorists see cheaper petrol?

Analysts predict bowser prices for regular unleaded to come down to temporary lows of near 160c per litre in major cities

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Three-year payout row: flood victim's insurance warning

A flood victim who waited three years for her insurance payout warns the thousands of people making claims over ex-tropical cyclone Alfred to brace for a fight.

The Guardian - AU

Choice reveals Australian insurers with biggest price hikes in the past year

Kogan, RAC and Honey were the worst offenders, raising rates by more than 30%, while only one brand lowered its quotes

AAP

Big changes needed to connect cars to the power grid

Most Australians want to turn their electric vehicle into a battery on wheels in future but there are still speed bumps to making the technology work.

The Conversation

‘A house battery you can drive around’: how a handful of Australians are selling power from their cars back to the grid

Our cars sit unused most of the time. If you have an electric vehicle, you might leave it charging at home or work after driving it. But there’s another step you could take. If you have a bidirectional charger, you can set it to sell power back to the grid…

The Guardian - AU

New year goals: 25 ways to make your life easier, cheaper and more fun in 2025

Expert tips and handy hacks for saving on bills, bagging a bargain, kicking fitness targets and boosting your wellbeing

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Drivers urged to 'shop around' as petrol prices surge

Australians are facing headaches at the petrol bowser and a national body has called for an investigation as costs surge in capital cities.

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Insurance giant sued over 'loyalty tax' on policies

A class action has been filed against NRMA Insurance's parent on behalf of millions of customers allegedly ripped off on home and contents insurance policies.

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