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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Graham Readfearn

Australia ‘prepared to provide assistance’ in the strait of Hormuz, PM says, as ‘fragile’ opening expected to ease fuel prices

The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, speaks during a press conference with the minister for climate change and energy, Chris Bowen, in Sydney on Saturday.
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, speaks during a press conference with the minister for climate change and energy, Chris Bowen, in Sydney on Saturday. Photograph: George Chan/AAP

Australians can expect further falls in fuel costs but it could be a week before a dramatic drop in global oil prices translates to lower bills at the bowser.

Global oil prices dropped about 10% early on Saturday after Iran declared overnight that the strait of Hormuz – a key route for oil shipments – would be open for the duration of a ceasefire between the country and the United States and Israel.

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