Australia prepares for oil prices above US$120 a barrel as diesel passes $3 a litre nationwide

JB Josh ButlerThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-03-25 · 09:24 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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Australia is preparing for potentially surging global oil prices, possibly exceeding US$120 a barrel, as national diesel prices surpass $3 a litre. The federal government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, is planning a national cabinet meeting to address petrol supply concerns. Treasurer Jim Chalmers indicated that expanding ethanol mandates across the country is being considered as a possible solution. The energy minister noted that fuel stocks are at levels similar to those a month ago, when the US and Israel launched their war on Iran. The government is analyzing increasing biofuel supply to mitigate the potential impact of rising oil prices.

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One option under consideration was expanding ethanol mandates across the country.

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Anthony Albanese plans another national cabinet meeting to plan petrol supply.

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Diesel prices nationwide go past $3 a litre.

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Fuel stocks at same level as when US and Israel launched their war on Iran a month ago.

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Australia prepares for oil prices above US$120 a barrel.

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Fuel stocks at same level as when US and Israel launched their war on Iran a month ago, energy minister says Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The federal government is preparing for scenarios where global oil prices spike above US$120 a barrel, as diesel prices nationwide go past $3 a litre and the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, plans another national cabinet meeting to plan petrol supply. The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, said one option under consideration was expanding ethanol mandates across the country, after Australia" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="329" data-entity-type="organization">Guardian Australia revealed the government was analysing increasing the biofuel’s supply . Continue reading...

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