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Mutual fund investors who tuned out unsettling war news in April were richly rewarded for staying the course.

Investing.com -- The Australian state of Victoria is extending its public transport relief program, offering free transit throughout May, followed by half-price fares for the remainder of the year.

Investing.com -- The Australian government has extended a temporary relaxation of fuel-quality standards until September, a move designed to bolster domestic supply as the nation continues to navigate the logistical fallout from the conflict in Iran.

(Bloomberg) -- Oil edged higher as traders weighed signs the US and Iran may extend a ceasefire against a double blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that continues to impede flows.West Texas Intermediate rose 3.7% to settle below $95 a barrel, while Brent closed near $99. Washington and Tehran are considering a two-week ceasefire extension to allow more time to negotiate a peace deal, according to a person familiar with the matter. US President Donald Trump said prospects for securing a deal with I

A major fire engulfed part of Viva Energy’s oil refinery in Geelong, heightening concerns around the supply of oil products in Australia at a time when availability has been stretched by the conflict in the Middle East.

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Investing.com -- The Australian government is encouraging citizens to proceed with Easter holiday travel despite growing strain on the nation’s fuel infrastructure.

Investing.com -- State governments in Victoria and Tasmania have announced emergency measures to waive public transport fares, aiming to insulate households from surging fuel costs. The move follows a month of heightened supply risks in the Middle East that have begun to impact Australia’s domestic energy security.

Investing.com -- The Australian government is moving to amend its export-finance laws in a direct response to the supply chain disruptions triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Saturday that the new powers will allow the state to underwrite fuel purchases by the private sector.

Investing.com -- Australia is positioned at the vanguard of a burgeoning global energy crisis, with acute diesel supply risks threatening to trigger significant domestic economic disruptions. According to a new report from Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), the country’s exceptionally low "days cover" ratios for 2026, combined with unprecedented volatility among key import partners, have created a precarious starting point for the national economy.