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The nation’s largest ammonia plant which produces 850,000 tonnes a year of a key chemical used in fertiliser and explosives was shut down by a power surge.

Government ministers are trying to reassure the public that fuel availability nationally will not be impacted.

Geelong local Benny Young said the fire let off an ‘ominous hiss.’

‘If you can bear and cop the consequences for a short period, eventually we’ll have a better life for the rest of the world,' said David Archer.

With urea prices skyrocketing past $1,000 and Middle Eastern supply lines choked by the Hormuz closure, Australian farmers are facing a race against the clock.

Analysts warn Australia’s fuel excise cut to soften fuel price hikes was the wrong move.

The proportion of new employer businesses in the workforce hit a record low in 2025, and more are now at risk of failing than during the pandemic period.

Australia’s largest airline will also redeploy flights to the US, and instead go to Paris and Rome.

The minister also revealed that 4.1 billion litres of fuel have been locked in by Australian companies for delivery over the next four weeks.

The regional push follows recent engagements with China and Singapore, as Canberra seeks to secure additional fuel shipments amid the ongoing Iran conflict.

Trump has warned Tehran that its attempt to charge transit fees violates the April 7 ceasefire, stating the regime is doing a ‘poor’ job of restoring oil flow.

Despite the government halving fuel excise, warnings of future price increases are driving Australians to EVs and e-bikes in record numbers.

Aussies are known for their love of the great outdoors, but rising fuel prices are forcing more people to holiday closer to home.

A government house deposit scheme has helped 300,000 people buy homes, including 48,000 non-citizens.

Respondents also said besides international actors, Australia’s lack of a long term domestic fuel plan was a concern.

Private health insurance premiums increased by an average of 4.41 percent in April, marking one of the steepest rises in recent years.

Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the nation originally had supply until mid-April, but that had now been secured into May.

WA Premier Roger Cook has sought orders from the governor to use emergency powers under the Fuel, Energy and Power Resources Act.

On March 3, the Australian prime minister addressed the entire nation via television and radio networks on the fuel crisis.

‘It didn’t lay out what the situation was. It didn’t lay out what the plan was, and it didn’t give the confidence Australians need,’ said Angus Taylor.

The nation’s largest ammonia plant which produces 850,000 tonnes a year of a key chemical used in fertiliser and explosives was shut down by a power surge.

Government ministers are trying to reassure the public that fuel availability nationally will not be impacted.

Geelong local Benny Young said the fire let off an ‘ominous hiss.’

‘If you can bear and cop the consequences for a short period, eventually we’ll have a better life for the rest of the world,' said David Archer.

With urea prices skyrocketing past $1,000 and Middle Eastern supply lines choked by the Hormuz closure, Australian farmers are facing a race against the clock.

Analysts warn Australia’s fuel excise cut to soften fuel price hikes was the wrong move.

The proportion of new employer businesses in the workforce hit a record low in 2025, and more are now at risk of failing than during the pandemic period.

Australia’s largest airline will also redeploy flights to the US, and instead go to Paris and Rome.

The minister also revealed that 4.1 billion litres of fuel have been locked in by Australian companies for delivery over the next four weeks.

The regional push follows recent engagements with China and Singapore, as Canberra seeks to secure additional fuel shipments amid the ongoing Iran conflict.

Trump has warned Tehran that its attempt to charge transit fees violates the April 7 ceasefire, stating the regime is doing a ‘poor’ job of restoring oil flow.

Despite the government halving fuel excise, warnings of future price increases are driving Australians to EVs and e-bikes in record numbers.

Aussies are known for their love of the great outdoors, but rising fuel prices are forcing more people to holiday closer to home.

A government house deposit scheme has helped 300,000 people buy homes, including 48,000 non-citizens.

Respondents also said besides international actors, Australia’s lack of a long term domestic fuel plan was a concern.

Private health insurance premiums increased by an average of 4.41 percent in April, marking one of the steepest rises in recent years.

Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the nation originally had supply until mid-April, but that had now been secured into May.

WA Premier Roger Cook has sought orders from the governor to use emergency powers under the Fuel, Energy and Power Resources Act.

On March 3, the Australian prime minister addressed the entire nation via television and radio networks on the fuel crisis.

‘It didn’t lay out what the situation was. It didn’t lay out what the plan was, and it didn’t give the confidence Australians need,’ said Angus Taylor.