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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has secured Australia's fuel supply but prices remain volatile.
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Tess Ikonomou

Motorists to face volatile fuel prices as Iran war ramps up

Motorists are being told to brace for rising fuel prices as the US-led war on Iran escalates and experts warn the broader economic impacts will be extensive.

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