US treasury secretary warns oil and gas companies to lower prices: ‘We’re watching’ The Guardian
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Australia is initiating a significant ramp-up in oil and gas exploration as the country grapples with a domestic fuel supply crisis exacerbated by geopolitical conflict in the Middle East. Driven by a need for energy security and the potential for increased LNG export revenues, operators are projected to spend over $1 billion on gas exploration this year alone. This shift marks a strategic pivot for the nation, which, despite being a major LNG producer, has faced increasing vulnerability due to a reliance on imported transportation fuels and the closure of most of its domestic refining capacity.
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