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\"Petrol<\/p>\n

Rising petrol prices, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, are hitting Australians hard at the petrol pump and renewing concerns about the country\u2019s reliance on imported fossil fuels.<\/p>\n

Can EVs Protect Australians From Petrol Price Spikes?<\/h2>\n

Industry bodies including the Electric Vehicle Council have renewed calls for stronger support for electric vehicles, pointing to the federal electric car discount \u2014 a scheme that helps reduce the upfront cost of new EVs \u2014 as a key way to shield motorists from volatile fuel prices.<\/p>\n

“Retaining the Electric Car Discount is more important than ever. The policy, which is under review, is helping Australians switch to EVs, giving them more control over their household budgets. EVs are cheaper to run and don\u2019t face the same exposure to global oil shocks. Their \u201cfuel\u201d is electricity \u2013 often cheaper off-peak and free for households with rooftop solar.<\/a> Add lower servicing costs and EVs protect families from the rollercoaster of global petrol prices,” Julie Delvecchio, CEO of the Electric Vehicle Council, recently said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Rewiring Australia CEO Francis Vierboom late last week also called for the federal government to retain the discount on salary packaging EVs:<\/p>\n

\u201cBattery-powered EVs can run on electricity we make in Australia, including ultra-cheap rooftop solar, while the energy in our fossil-fueled cars is imported from one of the world’s least stable regions,” he said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Meanwhile, Australians are starting to vote with their wallets. February saw record EV sales, with battery-electric vehicles taking an 11.8% share of new car sales \u2014 up from about 8.4% in January.<\/p>\n

Online listings platform Carsales last week reported a 76.7% spike in searches for EVs after the outbreak of the war in Iran.<\/p>\n

How Vulnerable Is Australia\u2019s Fuel Supply?<\/h2>\n

The price spike also brings fuel security into focus. The federal government has reassured motorists there is no immediate shortage, but Parliament has been told Australia currently holds roughly 36 days of petrol, 34 days of diesel and 32 days of jet fuel if imports were disrupted.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s higher than in previous years, but still well short of the 90-day International Energy Agency benchmark many countries use to buffer against global supply shocks.<\/p>\n

In recent days, the government has released portions of its emergency reserves and eased some fuel quality rules to boost supply amid the Middle East conflict.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a reminder that everyday fuel costs are tied to bigger energy security issues, and reliance on imported oil leaves Australia exposed whenever global tensions spike.<\/p>\n

Electrification: A Long-Term Solution<\/h2>\n

EVs are just one piece of the puzzle. Shifting energy use in transport, homes and industry to electricity gradually reduces reliance on imported fuel \u2014 especially as Australia continues to expand rooftop solar and large-scale renewables.<\/p>\n

Historically, major oil shocks have pushed countries to think beyond short-term fixes. Back in the 1970s, many European nations began restructuring their energy systems, investing in renewables, efficiency, and alternative energy sources \u2014 changes that now shield them from short-term oil price spikes.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s disruptions could do the same for Australia, giving electrification a chance to strengthen energy resilience while letting households take more control over their energy use.<\/p>\n

\"EV

A shift to EVs is just one of the ways Australia can reduce its reliance on imported oil.<\/p><\/div>\n

Fuel Excise and the Budget<\/h2>\n

Fuel excise currently generates tens of billions of dollars each year to fund roads and transport infrastructure, but as more vehicles switch to electricity, governments will eventually need new ways to pay for road networks.<\/p>\n

This is a politically tricky issue and one that many EV owners find unpalatable. But analysts say the sooner a solution is found \u2014 whether through EV road-user charges or reallocating existing revenue streams \u2014 the smoother the transition will be.<\/p>\n

What It Means for Australians<\/h2>\n

For motorists, the spike at the pump is immediate and noticeable. For policymakers, it highlights how tied Australia still is to global oil markets. Electrification \u2014 from EVs to rooftop solar \u2014 may not fix prices overnight, but it\u2019s a strategy that gradually moves control back into local hands and strengthens long-term energy security, while also giving households more options to manage their own energy use.<\/p>\n

For more on how to electrify your transport, read our deep dive guide to home EV charging.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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