About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of Donald Trump's 'Project Freedom' and the ongoing energy crisis affecting petrol prices in Australia.
Donald Trump says “Project Freedom” will aim to help guide stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz - but with little detail and no clear response yet from Iran, the big question is whether it changes anything. With Brent crude still above US$100 a barrel and diesel creeping higher, should Australians brace for higher prices at the bowser? And with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi landing in Australia, "petrol-diplomacy" is under way. Carrington Clarke and Alan Kohler help you keep on top of the numbers behind the ongoing energy crisis on Fuelcast on ABC Business Daily. Got a burning brent crude question? Send an email to Carrington and the team abcbusinessdaily@abc.net.au
People in this episode
Host: Carrington Clarke
Guest: Alan Kohler
Topics covered
- petrol-diplomacy
- energy crisis
- oil prices
- international relations
- shipping
- Australia-Japan relations
Keywords
- petrol-diplomacy
- Brent crude
- diesel prices
- energy crisis
- international shipping
- Australia
- Iran
- Japan
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Donald Trump, Japan, Australia, Iran, Project Freedom
Products: Brent crude, diesel
Places: Strait of Hormuz
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