Potential for first Australian oil refinery in 60 years as treasurer braces for inflation from Middle East war
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The Australian Commonwealth and Western Australian governments will fund a study into the construction of a large-scale petrol refinery, which would be the first such refinery in Australia in 60 years. The study is intended to serve as a buffer against fuel vulnerability. Meanwhile, the treasurer is preparing for potential inflation impacts stemming from the ongoing Middle East war. This initiative underscores concerns over domestic fuel security and economic stability.
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Commonwealth and Western Australia are funding a study for a large-scale petrol refinery.
The study aims to create a buffer against fuel vulnerability.
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Commonwealth and Western Australia are funding a study into construction of a large-scale petrol refinery.
The Guardian- Commonwealth and Western Australia are funding a study for a large-scale petrol refinery.
- The refinery is intended as a buffer against fuel vulnerability.
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Commonwealth and Western Australia are funding a study into construction of a large-scale petrol refinery.
The GuardianThe study aims to create a buffer against fuel vulnerability.
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