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The Guardian - AU
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As global oil prices surge, should Australia increase its renewable energy use? - Your climate transition questions answered

Adam Morton with wind turbine model against backdrop of speech bubble icons
Guardian Australia’s climate and environment editor Adam Morton answers your questions about how Australia could approach to the fuel crisis.
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The US-Israel war on Iran has caused a surge in fossil fuel prices – again. A similar thing happened after Russia invaded Ukraine. Then it was gas, now it’s petrol and diesel.

The war has triggered a fuel crisis, and led to a surge in people considering buying electric cars. Meanwhile, a recent report found Australian federal and state governments will pay or forgo A$16.3bn in fossil fuel subsidies this financial year.

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