Australia has announced a massive $10 billion investment to nearly double its minimum diesel and jet fuel reserves, securing an additional ten days of emergency supply.

However, commentators are questioning whether this pre-budget splash would be better spent on building local refineries to achieve true energy self-sufficiency.

Australia has announced a massive $10 billion investment to nearly double its minimum diesel and jet fuel reserves, securing an additional ten days of emergency supply.
However, commentators are questioning whether this pre-budget splash would be better spent on building local refineries to achieve true energy self-sufficiency.

If it's happening in Brisbane, you'll hear about it first on 4BC Breakfast.

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Why Australia is spending $10 billion for just ten extra days of emergency fuel

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