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Trump says US had 'no idea' Israel would attack Pars gas field in Iran
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Rising fuel costs putting pressure on Australia's seafood industry
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Rohan Dennis social media post of Porsche criticised as ‘offensive’ year after wife Melissa Hoskins fatally struck by car
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Elizabeth Meg Krainz previously pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving. (ABC News: Eva Blandis)
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Transport group accuses police of harassment
MANILA, Philippines — A transport group leading a strike in Metro Manila on Thursday accused police officers of allegedly harassing its members, as protests against high fuel taxes disrupted traffic in several areas.
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'Do not buy more than you need': PM urges Aussies not to hoard petrol
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Marcos orders P10B fuel aid to farmers, fisherfolk
MANILA, Philippines — After rolling out the P5,000 fuel support program to public transport drivers, the government will soon be handing out gas assistance to farmers and fishermen as part of the government's response to the effects of surging oil costs, Malacañang announced Thursday.
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Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine strikes Russian aircraft sites 800km from border
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has implored Australians to stop panic buying fuel amid fears of a domestic supply crisis, as he announced a new taskforce designed to coordinate on fuel supply and security between federal, state and territory governments.
· Nick Newling
Iran targets Gulf energy sites after gas field strike
Tehran — Iran targeted energy facilities across the Gulf and threatened further destructive attacks after a key gas field was hit, raising fears Thursday of a wider assault on fuel supplies that could jolt already rattled global markets.
· Agence France-Presse
Oil jumps 4% as Iranian retaliatory strikes on Qatar’s key energy facility stoke supply worries
Oil prices extended gains as Middle East remains on the boil with strikes on energy infrastructure in the region fanning fears of a supply crunch.
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Australia’s major fuel suppliers being investigated over alleged price-gouging amid Iran war
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Rohan Dennis's online post described as 'deeply offensive'
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PM Albanese delivers message to Australia on fuel supply
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Zenlayer Launches Fabric Port in Singapore with Global Reach and Free Metro Connectivity
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Whistleblower Trump advisor contradicts central claim behind Iran war
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The prime minister has urged Australians not to panic-buy fuel. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas
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· Matt Dennien
ACCC to investigation allegations of anti-competitive conduct by regional fuel retailers
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ACCC investigating claims of anti-competitive conduct by fuel suppliers
The ACCC will probe the conduct of major players - Ampol, BP, Mobil and Viva Energy. (ABC News: Chris Gillette)
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