Australia mulls fuel support for diesel-dependent Pacific

Australia Considers Fuel Support for Diesel-Dependent Pacific

Australia is considering aid options to ensure Pacific nations have access to fuel, as the Middle East war threatens to derail several diesel-dependent island economies. Fiji could be hit with a 115 percent increase on its annual imported fuel costs from 2025 levels, by about US$670 million (A$978 million), if oil holds at post-shock prices, analysis shows. This massive spike represents almost three times Fiji’s annual healthcare budget, accordi…

Australia assessing ways to help Pacific nations that 'basically run on diesel'

Pacific nations are not yet suffering large-scale petrol shortages but are already starting to grapple with the economic impacts of the war, with fuel price hikes threatening to drive up inflation.

Australia mulls fuel support for diesel-dependent Pacific

Australia is considering aid options to ensure Pacific nations have access to fuel.

Australian leaders questioned on support to the Pacific Islands during ongoing fuel crisis

Questions are growing over how Australia will assist the Pacific Islands as they begin to feel the pinch of the fuel crisis. Papua New Guinea's foreign minister telling SBS he's confident in his country's own supplies but won't rule out receiving support from security partners if needed including China

Fuel support considered for diesel-dependent Pacific

Australia is considering aid options to ensure Pacific nations have access to fuel, as the Middle East war threatens to derail several diesel-dependent island economies. Fiji could be hit with a 115 per cent increase on its annual imported fuel costs from 2025 levels, by about $US670 million (FJD1.51 billion), if oil holds at post-shock […]