Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is currently in Singapore, engaging in discussions with his counterpart, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, regarding Australia's fuel supply amidst ongoing disruptions in the global oil market. Singapore is a critical refining hub, supplying about half of Australia’s petrol. However, significant disruptions are affecting fuel production in Singapore due to the ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, which have halted the flow of crude oil necessary for the city-state's refineries. Reports confirm that for over a month, the Strait of Hormuz has effectively been closed, impacting the delivery of approximately two-thirds of the crude oil that... [Continue Reading]