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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 17 MIN

Are we about to run out of Petrol?

from The Daily Aus · host The Daily Aus

Fill out TDA's podcast survey here. Today we’re unpacking a pretty simple question with a complicated answer. Could Australia run out of petrol? The short answer is: not tomorrow. The longer answer involves a 33km strip of water in the Middle East, a war that's now in its third week, and a fuel crisis that's already hitting regional Australians hard. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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