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12 September 2026

Leapmotor B03X hybrid under study, Australia could help make the case

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Leapmotor B03X hybrid under study, Australia could help make the case

The upcoming small SUV is electric-only for now, but demand from Australia, Brazil and Mexico could justify a petrol-assisted version.

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Australia news live: escalating Middle East conflict will see prices rise again, Chris Bowen saysAustralia

12 September 2026

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The energy minister says Australia has 41 days’ worth on petrol in strategic reserve. Follow today’s news live Conflict in the Middle East is again placing pressure on the supply of crucial oil exports. On Friday, Saudi authorities said drones launched from Iraq led to a temporary closure of a crucial oil export route used to bypass the lockdown of the strait of Hormuz . The situation is getting worse in the Middle East. The dispute involving Saudi Arabia and the Houthis and the ongoing war in Iran is doing nothing to improve the fuel supply around the world and is pushing up prices of oil.

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Australia's 41‑day petrol reserve offers some comfort, but the latest strikes on oil export routes and rising global prices show the nation is exposed. Government, industry and households must face the reality that supply shocks will recur and act to reduce vulnerability.

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Every household and business feels higher prices at the bowser. Knowing Australia has limited strategic petrol stocks should prompt debate about practical steps — from reducing fuel dependence and improving transparency about reserves to strengthening contingency plans for transport, farming and emergency services.

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