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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Mostafa Rachwani

Surprise cut to global oil production expected to add 5c to Australia’s average petrol price

Four petrol pump handles in a bowser
Petrol prices are expected to remain high in Australia for the Easter long weekend. Photograph: Alexandr Baranov/Getty Images/iStockphoto

The surprise decision of Saudi Arabia and other Opec+ members to cut global oil production is expected to add 5c to Australia’s national average petrol prices in the coming weeks, analysts warn.

But the uptick won’t be enough to override the normal price cycles, which will see costs in some states fall over the Easter long weekend and in the lead up to Anzac Day.

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