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Chris Bowen

Fuel rules relaxed as Australia boosts supply

Australia has extended relaxed fuel-quality standards until September in an effort to stabilize supply as global energy disruptions continue to pressure the market.

18 Apr 2026-11:45
Massive Geelong refinery fire extinguished; fuel supply impact unknown - VIDEO

An explosive fire at a Geelong oil refinery – which supplies half of Victoria’s fuel and 10% of Australia’s – has been extinguished, with the impact on petrol production and the extent of the damage still unknown.

16 Apr 2026-12:15
Australian energy minister to push for hosting COP31 at Brazil Climate Summit

Australia’s Energy Minister Chris Bowen said on Friday that he will travel to Brazil for the COP30 climate summit to advocate for Australia’s bid to host next year’s UN climate conference, as its standoff with rival bidder Türkiye continues.

15 Nov 2025-09:48
Australia to give households three hours of free solar power daily from 2026

Australia will offer millions of households at least three hours of free solar power every day under a new national energy program set to launch in 2026, Energy Minister Chris Bowen announced on Tuesday.

04 Nov 2025-12:35