Aussies warned of fresh fuel nightmare

Aussies warned of fresh fuel nightmare

Australians who only just caught a break at the bowser are facing a fresh headache from possible fuel price surges, as the Middle East conflict intensifies again.

Chilling inflation, petrol warning to Aussies

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned that the recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East poses a major threat to global inflation putting pressure on airline travel, petrol prices and interest rates.

Canberra resists push to extend fuel tax relief in 2026

Canberra says it will not extend the fuel tax and road user charge relief despite trucking operators calling for an extra month. Heavy vehicle fuel tax and road user charge relief will end on Monday (August 3) but the Australian Trucking Association (ATA)  is pushing for it to run  all  month. They had sought a meeting with Federal Transport Minister Catherine King to press their case. But Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Prime Minister Anthony A…