What Trump’s Hormuz blockade means for fuel, oil and Australia

Tuesday 14 April 2026 The federal government works to calm nerves about the US blockading the Strait of Hormuz.  Department store David Jones feels the pressure of slower consumer spending Two ASX mergers get a kick along 80 per cent of Australians report having long term health conditions The cost of the “annoyance economy” Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week: five ways to cut the cost of living. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.