Local refiners seek federal lifeline as fuel supply fears grow
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-03-09 05:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Business / Companies
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Transport, Middle East, Military & Defence, Australia, Energy, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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Australia’s final two oil refineries are locked in negotiations with the Albanese government over an increase in taxpayer subsidies they say is critical for their survival, just as the war in the Middle East renews focus on the state of the nation’s fuel security.
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