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fuel supply back to pre iran war levels pm says
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AI insight
AI-generatedAustralia's fuel inventory recovery reduces near-term supply shortage risk for the domestic market. The government may let the fuel excise cut expire, raising retail fuel prices and squeezing consumer budgets. Global refining margins may soften as Australian demand eases, but the impact is country-specific and moderate.
Signals our AI researcher identified
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- Australia's fuel supply has surpassed pre-Iran war levels as of May 16, 2026.
- Petrol stocks at 44 days, diesel at 36 days, jet fuel at 35 days.
- Fuel excise cut of 26.3 cents per litre since April 1, costing $2.55 billion, due to end June 30.
- Iran war started February 28, 2026.
- Fuel demand decreased after a pre-Easter spike.
Potential excise cut expiry could lead to a 5-7% increase in retail prices, impacting refining margins downwards over 2-4 weeks.
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