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Fuel costs and supply in Australia: when will fuel prices drop? Your questions answered
Fuel costs and supply in Australia: when will fuel prices drop? Your questions answered
As conflict in the Middle East continues to drive volatility in fuel supply around the world, the NRMA is analysing fuel price news and data every day to give Australian motorists the latest advice on fuel supply and prices.
Open Road
14 Apr 2026
From cars to cash: how EVs could power your home
From cars to cash: how EVs could power your home
Bidirectional EV chargers and NRMA-backed real-world trials bring V2G tech closer to mainstream, as early results show EVs can cut bills — and even earn money.
Open Road
10 Apr 2026
Car sales March 2026: EV sales nearly double amid high fuel prices, battery electric vehicles more than one in every seven sales
Car sales March 2026: EV sales nearly double amid high fuel prices, battery electric vehicles more than one in every seven sales
Tesla Model Y cracks top three models, BYD enters top three brands, and Toyota remains on top with only one model in top 10.
Liam Murphy
7 Apr 2026
The reason illegal phone use is being targeted on our roads this Easter
The reason illegal phone use is being targeted on our roads this Easter
New IAG insurance data offers a timely reminder around why Aussie motorists should be vigilant on the roads this Easter.
Sam Charlwood
2 Apr 2026
All-electric Toyota HiLux coming in May with $15,000 premium
All-electric Toyota HiLux coming in May with $15,000 premium
Toyota’s battery electric ute will have all-wheel drive capability and 2000kg towing capacity.
Kris Ashton
31 Mar 2026
‘Ute ban’ fears for Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger debunked
‘Ute ban’ fears for Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger debunked
Concerns that “direct vision” safety criteria could kill off Australia’s favourite workhorses are misplaced, according to ANCAP.
Kris Ashton
27 Mar 2026
Australia’s fuel supply chain explained
Australia’s fuel supply chain explained
As media pundits wring their hands about Australia running out of fuel, governments insist the supply is secure for now. Who is right? Here are the facts.
Kris Ashton
27 Mar 2026
Fuel prices: how does Australia compare to the rest of the world?
Fuel prices: how does Australia compare to the rest of the world?
Feel like you’re paying through the nose at the pump? Even though Australia is seeing record fuel prices right now, it could be a lot worse.
Open Road
26 Mar 2026
Why Australia is allowing ‘high-sulfur’ fuel again; diesel standards also dropped
Why Australia is allowing ‘high-sulfur’ fuel again; diesel standards also dropped
Lower quality fuel is being released in Australia to help supply. What does it mean for prices and will ‘dirty fuel’ harm your car?
Alex Inwood
25 Mar 2026
New e-bike laws bring huge fines and confiscation powers
New e-bike laws bring huge fines and confiscation powers
Fresh powers for police to seize and destroy illegal e-bikes as NSW Government responds to community outcry over dangerous behaviour.
Kris Ashton
24 Mar 2026
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