Fuel News & Analysis
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Live headlines · updated every 3 hours · links open the original sourceSome of these headlines come from international sources while we expand local coverage.
FT Companies
Value of old supertankers soars past new builds as market goes ‘bananas’
As freight rates soar, vessel prices are being determined by how quickly a ship can be delivered to buyers
FT EnergyEurope braces for LNG tug of war with Asia
Competition for cargoes could intensify in coming months as EU gas stores are at record lows
FT CompaniesPrivate credit turmoil eases as investor withdrawals slow
‘Too early to call the bottom’ but redemption requests from retail investors fall
FT EnergyGold-rich Nicaragua hands Chinese miners rights to a tenth of its land
Dozens of mining concessions deepen Beijing’s strategic foothold as it tussles with US for influence in Central America
OilPrice.comGlobal Gas Squeeze Could Last Through Next Summer
Global natural gas supply is likely to remain tighter than it should be until next summer at least, and it could cause prolonged demand destruction. Should this scenario materialize, it would deliver a severe blow to Europe, as it already struggles to cover its winter gas needs ahead of the official
NYT Energy & EnvironmentTrump Administration Plans to Gut Clean Car Rules
New fuel-economy standards, which President Trump said he finalized Saturday, would kill a federal effort to speed the transition to electric vehicles.
ABC News BusinessThe residents and wind farm on the frontline of Australia's energy wars
Gawara Baya is the largest wind farm to reach construction since Labor introduced a renewables investment scheme. More than 2,000km north of Canberra, residents say net zero is a dream ruining their home.
SMH BusinessCap Raise Crucible: $2.7B torrent keeps brokers on the boil
This fortnight’s edition of Cap Raise Crucible has tracked $2.7B thundering through the ASX capital-raising machine, topped by NEXTDC’s monster $1.1 billion UBS-managed convertible note.
SMH BusinessASX suffers fourth straight losing week as bond yields climb
The Australian sharemarket fell to a three-month low as oil prices moved higher, before an expected rise in interest rates next week.
ABC News BusinessSite renowned for helping build Sydney Harbour Bridge in $1b energy showdown
The proponents of a $1 billion waste processing facility near Mudgee are preparing for a battle with the NSW government over its energy-from-waste framework, as locals are divided.
ABC News BusinessAs it happened: Warning petrol price could soar above $2.70 per litre
A leading economist has warned the price of unleaded petrol could be headed above $2.70/litre. Meanwhile, the share market closed the week in negative territory as a global bond sell-off deepened.
SMH BusinessMacau hotel puts ClearVue solar glass tech to the test
ClearVue has launched the first real-world trial of its new power-generating window in Macau to test the tech’s energy and thermal benefits in a subtropical climate.
From the Desk
Long-form analysisFixed-Price Fuel Supply for Mobile Car Detailers in Australia
How mobile car detailers across Australia use fixed-price fuel supply agreements to protect margins, plan routes, and quote jobs with confidence.
26 September 2026 · for mobile detailing businesses (Australia) · 6 min read
Fuel Cost Certainty for Australian Agriculture in 2026
Diesel sits at A$2.87 nationally. See how Australian farms can lock a maximum fuel price and plan the season with certainty.
19 September 2026 · for agriculture businesses in Australia · 6 min read
Reading Australia's Patchwork State Fuel Markets in 2025
How state-level fuel dynamics, rate signals and regulatory gaps shape Australian transport costs, and what operators can do about it.
29 August 2026 · for Australian transport operators · 6 min read
Can a Business Prepay Fuel in Australia? How Prepaid Fuel Actually Works
Prepaying business fuel in Australia is real, and the interesting part is not the prepayment. It is the locked maximum per litre price that comes with it.
23 August 2026 · for Australian business owners researching prepaid fuel · 3 min read
Fixed Price Fuel for Tradies Running Multiple Utes
Three or four utes on the road turns fuel from an annoyance into a line item. How an Australian trade business locks a maximum per litre price across the fleet.
23 August 2026 · for Australian trade businesses running several vehicles · 2 min read
Protecting a Transport Business from Diesel Price Rises in Australia
For a small Australian transport operator, diesel is the cost that decides whether a rate is profitable. How to put a written ceiling under it for 1 to 12 months.
23 August 2026 · for Australian transport operators and owner-drivers · 2 min read
Locking In Fuel Costs for a Farm Season in Australia
Seeding and harvest concentrate a farm's diesel into short windows. How an Australian operation can lock a maximum per litre price over exactly those weeks.
23 August 2026 · for Australian farmers and agricultural contractors · 3 min read
How to Fix a Diesel Price for a Small Business in Australia
Yes, a small Australian business can lock a maximum diesel price without being a major fleet. How fixing a per litre price works, and what to have ready.
23 August 2026 · for Australian small business owners · 3 min read
The Australian State Fuel Market: What Transport Operators Need to Know
A state-by-state look at Australia's fuel market, global pressures on diesel costs, and how operators can plan around price swings.
12 August 2026 · for Australian transport operators · 6 min read
The Australian State Fuel Market: A Regional Breakdown for Operators
How state-based pricing, import exposure, and Middle East volatility shape diesel and petrol costs for Australian transport operators.
5 August 2026 · for Australian transport operators · 6 min read
Australia's State Fuel Markets: What Transport Operators Need to Know
How state-by-state fuel dynamics, global oil swings and the AUD affect Australian transport costs, and how to budget with more certainty.
28 July 2026 · for Australian transport operators · 6 min read
The Australian State Fuel Market: A Regional Playbook for Transport Operators
How state-by-state fuel dynamics, global oil risk and refining shifts affect Australian fleets, plus practical ways operators can manage exposure.
17 July 2026 · for Australian transport operators · 6 min read