Heightened Israel-Iran tensions may lead to a surge in petrol prices for Australian motorists, potentially reaching $2 per liter.
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Iron Mike here, and it looks like Aussie petrol heads are bracing for a return of $2 a litre fuel after the Israel-Iran kerfuffle heats up the global oil market.
Over the weekend, Israel's bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities sent crude oil prices skyrocketing. The retaliation? Iran firing drones back at Israel. Before Prime Minister Benny Boy Netanyahu gave the green light for the attacks, Aussie petrol cost a reasonable $1.81 a litre. But with the price of crude oil threatening to hit $95 a barrel for the first time in three years, it ain't looking good for the wallets of Aussie motorists.
Investors, being the dreamers they are, are betting that oil prices will reach heights last seen in mid-2022. This, my friends, could spell disaster, igniting inflation and sending fuel bills soaring even higher.
Now, you might be thinking, "What's the big deal? We've been here before. Last time oil prices reached these levels, Australia's petrol prices went beyond $2 a litre." And you'd be right. But let's not forget that back then, the Coalition government had halved excise for six months. If we're heading back to those days, we might just have to tighten our belts and accept a $10 increase in average fuel bills.
But don't count your kangaroo chips just yet. Conflicts like these are a barrelling bunch of unpredictable variables. The main worry is if Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, which would cut off 21% of the world's oil supply and send prices shooting through the roof. So, keep your eyes peeled, folks.
But hey, let's not get too grim about this. Crude oil prices have already receded a bit since their peak, and if the conflict remains contained, petrol prices might only increase by a mere 12 cents a litre, taking the average to $1.93 a litre. So, if you got a Toyota RAV4, that'll knock an extra $6.60 out of your piggy bank every time you fill up.
In Sydney, unleaded is already selling above $1.90 a litre, but Melbourne's still riding the cheap fuel wave. But hang on tight, boys and girls, because even before the Israel-Iran tussle, petrol prices had already climbed from $1.76 a litre at the start of June to $1.81 a litre.
So, there you have it. Buckle up, folks, because it looks like the price at the pump could get a little more painful in the coming weeks. But hey, as they say, what doesn't kill us makes us stronger, right? Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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Don't forget to catch up on some other hot topics: "Penny Wong plunges Australia deeper into the Israel-Iran quagmire – handing Iran a propaganda victory" and "Fuel prices: Australia still below the $2.20 level of March 2022 despite the crisis."
And as for the international oil market, fear not! The West Texas Intermediate price of crude oil has shot up seven per cent to a five-month high of $76.94 since Israel's bombing campaign started. But don't fret too much, as analysts argue that the impact on Australian petrol prices may be minimal as long as the conflict remains contained, and oil prices don't continue to rise.
Sources:
- https://www.msn.com/en-au/money/news
- https://www.abc.net.au/news/
- https://www.yourmoney.com.au/
- https://www.smh.com.au/
- The global oil market has been heated up by the Israel-Iran conflict, causing crude oil prices to skyrocket and potentially driving up petrol prices in Australia to a troubling $2 a litre, as reported by news sources such as MSN Money and The Sydney Morning Herald.
- In the finance industry, investors are betting on oil prices reaching heights last seen in mid-2022, a move that could lead to inflation and even higher fuel bills for businesses and consumers, following the latest developments in war-and-conflicts like the Israel-Iran kerfuffle.
- The political fallout from the Israel-Iran conflict extends beyond the Middle East, with Australia's Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Penny Wong, facing criticism for her handling of the situation, as revealed in general news articles and political news outlets like ABC News.
- Meanwhile, the international oil market is also keeping a close eye on the Israel-Iran conflict, with analysts arguing that its impact on Australian petrol prices may be minimal as long as the conflict remains contained and oil prices don't continue to rise, as stated on business-focused websites like YourMoney and Crikey.
