Petrol prices
How an oil lifeline became a clogged artery: the Strait of Hormuz
Millions of barrels of oil moved through the Strait of Hormuz every day – until the war in Iran started. Now its role in global inflation is under the microscope.
- Shane Wright
Latest
Petrol stations’ price rise excuse branded misleading
The nation’s former consumer watchdog says any petrol station using the Iran war to increase prices already should face investigation.
- Nick Toscano and Daniel Lo Surdo
Brisbane fuel hikes lead RACQ to refer retailers to watchdog
The RACQ says petrol stations spiked their prices out of cycle on Tuesday morning despite there being no real impact from the war in the Middle East.
- Julius Dennis
- Analysis
- Middle East at war
How the Iran war will impact inflation, your overseas holiday – even your morning toast
Just like his tariffs, Donald Trump’s mixed messages on the conflict with Iran will mean upheaval for Australia’s economy.
- Shane Wright
- Explainer
- OPEC
The narrow strip of water off Iran affecting petrol prices
About a fifth of the world’s oil and LNG passes through the Strait of Hormuz every day. What happens when a war breaks out across it – and how does it affect petrol prices?
- Angus Holland, Jackson Graham and Madeleine Heffernan
Melbourne drivers face petrol price pain as Iran crisis jolts oil markets
Severely restricted global supplies of crude oil could affect motorists should the conflict drag on in the Middle East.
- Nick Toscano and Mike Foley
- Exclusive
- Blood Oil
Indian refinery pulls Russian oil from Australian petrol amid backlash
The Indian supplier has come under fierce criticism for using cheaper Russian oil to boost its profits, helping Putin finance his war in Ukraine.
- David Crowe
Blood oil: How this Australia-bound ship is helping pay for Putin’s war
Australians will not see a Russian flag flying when an oil tanker sails into Botany Bay, but its cargo is tainted by war in Europe.
- David Crowe
- Analysis
- US politics
Why Trump’s ‘Mirabella moment’ is going viral
The president’s perceived failure to address Americans’ affordability gripes – one of his central campaign issues – means these kinds of images and motifs are finding a ready audience.
- Michael Koziol
- Analysis
- Workplace
The cost of the commute to work adds up
Getting into the office each day is becoming increasingly expensive as workers who avoid the trek count their savings.
- Nina Hendy