AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFuel & Cost of Living: Australia’s petrol prices jumped after federal fuel excise discounts ended and oil rose on Middle East tensions, but industry says there’s no repeat of panic buying or “bowser rage” this time. Energy Storage Boom: Western Australia has passed 50,000 home battery installations under the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, adding over 1.1GWh of storage alongside continued rooftop solar growth. Consumer Tech & Privacy: Australia is issuing warnings over smart glasses and pushing for stronger privacy laws as cheaper devices go mainstream. Food & Consumer Watchdog: The ACCC is launching an inquiry into claims of food labelling after a Four Corners investigation, putting supermarket and packaged-food claims under the microscope. Retail & Collectibles Farce: A rare Woolworths Disney Ooshie on eBay sparked a bidding war that briefly hit absurd “$100 million” headlines before the sale collapsed once the winning bid was revealed as a joke. Energy Project Milestone: Shell has approved Phase 3 of its Surat coal-seam gas project, targeting first gas in 2028 and boosting supply for eastern Australia and QCLNG.
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