Fuel quality standards lowered for next 60 days to add a 100 million litres a month

Dozens of countries release emergency oil

400 million barrels are being released to ease the impacts of war in the Middle East. 

Iranian government accuses Australia of taking players "hostage"

It comes after 7 members of the Iranian team were granted humanitarian VISAs. 

QANTAS announces an increase in airfares from this week

The price rise is sparked by surging jet fuel costs

Member of Iran's women's football club backflips on decision to stay in Australia

The women was granted asylum but has asked to return home to Iran

NAPLAN testing resumes after technical issues force students to press pause

Plus- Matt Canavan is the new National Party leader. 

Matt Canavan voted in as new National Party leader, replacing David Littleproud

Darren Chester is his new deputy. 

The Coalition is putting pressure on the government over Australia's fuel supply

Matt Canavan and Kevin Hogan have both put their hands up to take on the National Party top job.

A big bounce at the bowser as Perth fuel prices skyrocket this morning

Iran is being hit with the most intense strikes so far according to the US

And, a party room meeting could take place as early as today to decide on a new Nationals leader.