A looming fuel shortage could smash Australia – and no, it’s not petrol
It’s not a good time for experts to be warning the worst effects of the US war in Iran and Russia’s war in Ukraine may be yet to come.
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Russia defies Trump by continuing attacks on Ukrainian energy sites
The ‘energy ceasefire’ between Russia and Ukraine announced by Donald Trump appears to be in shreds.
Russia hits power plant hours after Trump claims energy ceasefire
The US president has blamed attacks on oil refineries for a spike in diesel prices ahead of the American midterm elections.
How a planned solar farm could wipe out a retiree’s life savings
Half the value of Michelle’s home could be wiped out. The company set to profit is refusing to pay her a cent.
Ampol to acquire EV charging network in $225m deal
The company’s boss said the purchase comes as more Australians turn toward electric vehicles.
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Pakistan pledges to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks
Pakistan’s defence minister says his country will use “whatever means are available” to defend Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed Houthi fighters.
Trump ‘very seriously’ eyeing off diesel export ban in potential blow for prices
US President Donald Trump has called for a diesel export ban as his domestic support wavers following record-high fuel prices and a continuing war in Iran.
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‘No option’: Soaring fuel prices costing Australian travellers thousands more at the bowser
Kate and Gordon are among thousands of travellers facing the same huge cost.
Inflation, petrol and electricity: Why Aussie households are in the ‘perfect storm’ of economic pain
Aussies are being from all angles, and the gloomy skies could get darker still.
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Big tech needs to pay up for AI data centres, Aussies reckon
As the footprint of the global artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure boom expands across Australia, concern is growing about the massive use of energy and water by data centre campuses.