- Conflict impacts global oil trade viability. Government considers measures to support cost of living. Signals government openness to fuel excise extension.
- The Australian government, based in Canberra, is dealing with the fallout of the Middle East conflict, which has caused global oil shortages and price volatility affecting regions like Perth.
Conflict in the Middle East is impacting local fuel prices in Melbourne.
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What happened
Conflict in the Middle East is impacting local fuel prices in Melbourne.
Who's involved
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Part of
The Australian government, based in Canberra, is dealing with the fallout of the Middle East conflict, which has caused global oil shortages and price volatility affecting regions like Perth.Also in this story
- Escalation of conflicts in the Middle East is leading to global oil price volatility, causing specific economic issues in Canberra's service stations.
- Amid global oil shortages caused by the war, Anthony Albanese announced plans for a new oil refinery, which Perdaman will lead, based in Perth.
- The war in the Middle East is causing global supply issues, prompting consideration of a new oil refinery in Western Australia.
- Premier Roger Cook discusses local infrastructure needs in Perth, joined by a Federal Minister.
The entities involved
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Melbourne
capital city of Victoria, Australia
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Middle East
geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran
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