Popular outback motoring rally cancelled due to fuel crisis
By Peter Sanders and Nathanael Little

As fuel becomes less available, Variety NSW is concerned its main fundraising event could harm the small communities it tries to support.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/variety-nsw-bash-cancelled-charities-struggle-fuel-shortage/106569990

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Popular outback motoring rally cancelled due to fuel crisis

As fuel becomes less available, Variety NSW is concerned its main fundraising event could harm the small communities it tries to support.

FUEL PRICES HALT RISE, SLIGHT FALL ANTICIPATED

UK petrol and diesel prices have stopped increasing after 43 days. Drivers might see lower prices soon as wholesale costs drop.

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UK fuel prices have stopped their 43-day rise, with a slight fall expected. This comes after wholesale costs dropped below $100 a barrel.

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UK Fuel Prices Stop Rising, Slight Fall Expected Soon

UK petrol and diesel prices have stopped increasing after 43 days. Drivers might see lower prices soon as wholesale costs drop.

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PM to join leaders meeting on securing Strait of Hormuz
By Tom Lowrey

Anthony Albanese will join a virtual meeting of world leaders tonight to discuss how the Strait of Hormuz can be secured after the conflict in the region ends.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/albanese-international-leaders-meeting-strait-hormuz-reopen/106578022

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PM to join leaders meeting on securing Strait of Hormuz

Anthony Albanese will join a virtual meeting of world leaders tonight to discuss how the Strait of Hormuz can be secured after the conflict in the region ends.

Albanese’s visits to key allies have borne early fruits of fuel and fertiliser but ‘resilience’ is on the budget agenda

The prime minister has weathered the crises – for now – and there is a growing recognition that Australia is too vulnerable to world events

The Guardian

'Plenty of fuel': Tasmanian government says Geelong refinery fire won't be a problem
By Sophie Jaggers

Tasmania has 100 days of petrol and 58 days of diesel supply available, the government says — and that the Geelong refinery fire won't be a problem.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/viva-geelong-refinery-fire-impact-on-tasmania-petrol-diesel/106574822

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'Plenty of fuel': Tasmanian government says Geelong refinery fire won't be a problem

Tasmania has 100 days of petrol and 58 days of diesel supply available, the government says — and that the Geelong refinery fire won't be a problem.

Queensland government in discussions for new oil refinery
By Jasmine Hines

As the fuel crisis continues, a proposal for an $11 billion new oil refinery in central Queensland has been put forward.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/new-refinery-gladstone-proposal-oil-crisis/106576458

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Queensland government in discussions for new oil refinery

As the fuel crisis continues, a proposal for an $11 billion new oil refinery in central Queensland has been put forward.

'Six weeks of jet fuel' warning raises flight disruption fears in Europe
By Kristy Sexton-McGrath

Europe could experience major flight disruptions within weeks as global energy officials warn the continent has "maybe six weeks of jet fuel left", which could lead to further price hikes and cancellations for Australian travellers.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/jet-fuel-shortage-europe-travel-disruption-price-hikes/106574848

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'Six weeks of jet fuel' warning raises flight disruption fears in Europe

Europe could experience major flight disruptions within weeks as global energy officials warn the continent has "maybe six weeks of jet fuel left", which could lead to further price hikes and cancellations for Australian travellers.

Albanese says no fuel restrictions in wake of massive Geelong refinery fire

Prime minister says Corio refinery fire will not push Australia into stage 3 restrictions, despite reduced production of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel

The Guardian

Refinery blaze not cause to ratchet up fuel crisis response, Albanese says
By Maani Truu

Anthony Albanese has cut a trip to Malaysia short to visit Viva Energy Refinery in Geelong, which went up in flames late on Wednesday.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/refinery-blaze-national-fuel-plan/106544826

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Refinery blaze not cause to rachet up fuel crisis response, Albanese says

Anthony Albanese has cut a trip to Malaysia short to visit Viva Energy Refinery in Geelong, which went up in flames late on Wednesday.