Reuters
27 Jul 2026, 23:42 UTC · 12w ago
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The prospect of a new domestic refinery in Australia provides a positive catalyst for energy and industrial sectors by signaling a shift toward strategic energy independence. However, the underlying driver—Middle East instability—remains a systemic risk to global supply chains.
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Australia is considering building its first new oil refinery in over 60 years to improve energy security.
More positive than 81% of claims this week
Conflict in the Middle East is currently squeezing overseas oil supplies to Australia.
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