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What happens when Australia's 36-day petrol supply runs out?

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Abstract

Petrol prices have jumped 50 cents a litre on average across Australia since the start of the Iran war. We currently have 36 days of petrol supply, 29 days of jet fuel, and 32 days of diesel left in the tank. Dr Lurion De Mello explains.
Original languageEnglish
Specialist publicationThe Lighthouse
PublisherMacquarie University
Publication statusPublished - 13 Mar 2026

Keywords

  • oil prices
  • Fuel price
  • supply and demand shocks

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