Chris Bowen
Australian politician
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This is not a policy we are implementing, not a policy we will implement, not one we need, not one we want,
- Bowen told reporters on SaturdayBrisbane Timesbrisbanetimes.com.au/world/nor…
We don’t need or want Russian fuel in Australia,
- Chris Bowen, Australia’s minister for climate change and energy, said on Saturday at a press conference in western SydneySouth China Morning Postscmp.com/news/asia…
Some Pacific countries spend 25% of their GDP on diesel,
- Australia’s climate and energy minister, Chris Bowen, said this weekPoliticopolitico.com/newsletters/polit…
I do welcome the actions of G7, particularly the confirmation by the United States that they are not intending to put any restrictions on diesel supply,
- Bowen told reporters on SaturdayInternational Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/australian/fuel…
This will allow the release of up to 762 million litres of petrol and diesel from Australia's domestic reserves, where these can be targeted towards localised market disruption,
- Bowen said at the timeInternational Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/australian/fuel…
Today in Fiji, we are again calling on the world to match ambition with delivery,
- said Australia's climate minister Chris Bowen, who is also president of negotiations for COP31The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/10…
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Germany vows to maintain Russia sanctions despite Trump-Putin diesel deal
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…President Donald Trump announced on Friday a series of cargoes beginning this month totalling about 13.5 million barrels initially
South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/asia…Soaring diesel prices meet rising seas
Politicopolitico.com/newsletters/polit…Electricity Tops Australia's Confirmed 2026 Price Rises at 22.4 Percent After the Household Rebates Ended
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/abs/data…Leaders to visit Pacific atoll at frontline of climate change
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…As a showcase for the remote Pacific promised by Albanese, things could have gone more smoothly
Guardiantheguardian.com/australia/news…Extreme heat putting pregnant women, newborns at risk: UN climate chief
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/world/extreme…Speaking at the "pre-COP" summit in Nadi, Fiji, Stiell will cite a new survey showing more than two thirds of health professionals across five continents had seen complications caused by intense heat in the past five years
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/10…Pacific leaders urge climate action as UN pre-COP talks open in Fiji
France 24france24.com/en/environment…Rising temperatures linked to severe pregnancy risks, global survey reveals
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/world/extreme…‘One of the great Australian achievements’: Howard praises immigration
WAtodaywatoday.com.au/politics/federa…How Electric Cars Took Hold in Australia
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/09…At the current conversion rate, that's a reduction from approximately $17,000 to a little over $14,000
Mashablemashable.com/tech/byd…Australia demands ‘high bar’ for data centres seeking fossil fuel power
Brisbane Timesbrisbanetimes.com.au/business/…After the meeting, NT’s chief minister, Lia Finocchiaro, and the Queensland premier, David Crisafulli, both claimed wins
Guardiantheguardian.com/technology/202…Chris Bowen vows to override Queensland and NT to force renewables-powered AI datacentres
Guardiantheguardian.com/australia/news…Energy Minister Chris Bowen plans to make the states fall in line with the federal plan to have data centres invest in new green power
WAtodaywatoday.com.au/environment/cli…The Perth suburbs where power bills cost less than a small cup of coffee
WAtodaywatoday.com.au/national/wester…Petrol prices hit highest level since start of Iran war
The Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/business/2026…Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights
Forbes UKforbes.com/sites/michaellynch…Green energy giants see $155b data centre boom as win for net zero
WAtodaywatoday.com.au/business/the…Worldwide, there are more than 10,000 active datacentres, with this number expected to increase by 3.5 times at an estimated cost of US$7tn
Guardiantheguardian.com/commentisfree/…Fixed power fees jump up to 70 per cent after regulator curbs usage charges
Brisbane Timesbrisbanetimes.com.au/business/…Household electricity usage is forecast to almost halve over the next 25 years due to Australia’s booming adoption of rooftop solar panels and batteries, but overall grid demand could double because of businesses’ power usage and energy-hungry data centres
WAtodaywatoday.com.au/politics/federa…Albanese signals fuel excise cut may be extended to help motorists amid Middle East crisis
Guardiantheguardian.com/australia/news…Warning over petrol panic buying as fuel excise discount expires
Brisbane Timesbrisbanetimes.com.au/politics/…Australia Fuel Crisis Eases Slightly but Long-Term Risks Loom as Imports Arrive
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/australias/fuel…Following the outbreak of US-Israeli strikes on February 28, air travel was plunged into chaos, with route cancellations and a dramatic increase in jet fuel prices
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/travel/articles…Türkiye signs host agreement for COP31 conference
Hürriyet Daily Newshurriyetdailynews.com/turkiye/…He called for a target of 35% of final energy demand to be met from electricity by 2035, up from about 20% today
Guardiantheguardian.com/environment/20…Australia's green shift delivers power bill relief
China Dailychinadaily.com.cn/a/202606…Amid expectations that house prices will ease over the next year because of the government’s planned changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing, property analysts believe there will be a flow-on impact to the holiday rental sector
Brisbane Timesbrisbanetimes.com.au/politics/…Turkey, Australia to push for global electrification goal at UN climate summit
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/turkey…The June Climate Meetings in Bonn on Monday started amid major global disruption-- a fuel crisis triggered by the Iran-US conflict, and an approaching El Nino which is expected to cause extreme weather over several parts of Asia
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/india/news…Abbott plots ‘people’s revolt’ in return to politics as Liberal president
Brisbane Timesbrisbanetimes.com.au/politics/…Critics warn move may alienate centrist voters, risking further decline
Reutersreuters.com/world/asia…Power Bills Set to Fall for Millions of Australians from July Despite Iran Geopolitical Tensions
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/australian/elec…Energy bills for households and small businesses will fall by up to 10% per cent from July across parts of the eastern states, as a new industry survey shows record levels of renewables and batteries in the power grid
Guardiantheguardian.com/australia/news…Power bills set to fall despite Iran uncertainty
Brisbane Timesbrisbanetimes.com.au/business/…The default offer on the Ausgrid network, for Sydney and the Central Coast, is $1899
WAtodaywatoday.com.au/business/consum…Bowen’s side role at international summit will cost taxpayers almost $150m
Brisbane Timesbrisbanetimes.com.au/politics/…Australia will spend nearly $150 million on Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen’s side role as president of negotiations at the United Nations’ next climate conference, as well as on supporting Pacific nations to participate in the global event
WAtodaywatoday.com.au/politics/federa…Coal comfort: Taylor kicks off Climate War 3.0
Brisbane Timesbrisbanetimes.com.au/politics/…His emphasis on coal power is marked shift from the Liberal’s energy policy in the 2025 election, which pledged to drive down emissions with nuclear power, and marks a new era of fossil fuels, following the opposition’s decision in November to ditch its commitment to achieving net zero emissions
WAtodaywatoday.com.au/politics/federa…Australia Fuel Crisis Deepens in May 2026 as Middle East War Threatens Diesel Lifeline
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/australia/fuel…Beijing tightened jet fuel exports after the war broke out, forcing Canberra to seek alternative suppliers
South China Morning Postscmp.com/economy/global…Australian LNG Projects to Supply 20% of Gas to Local Market
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…Back in February, an otherwise dry senate hearing took an unexpected turn when a flustered treasury official confirmed a little known fact: Australia gets more tax from beer than gas exports
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…Bowen declares green agenda win as EV sales rise to record
Brisbane Timesbrisbanetimes.com.au/politics/…The full FBT discount will then only apply to vehicles costing under $75,000 until the start of April 2029
Guardiantheguardian.com/environment/20…Greens and Pocock butt heads with energy giants at Perth gas tax inquiry
Brisbane Timesbrisbanetimes.com.au/national/…Australian Gas Firms Seen Escaping New Tax Despite Public Anger
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…Australia Fuel Crisis Eases Slightly as National Cabinet Meets Amid Ongoing Hormuz Uncertainty
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/australia/fuel…Earlier this year, a moment in an otherwise dry parliamentary hearing on budget estimates went viral in Australia
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/04…Australia extends relaxed fuel standards to bolster supply
Reutersreuters.com/business/energy…Australian PM welcomes Strait of Hormuz reopening
XinhuaNetenglish.news.cn/20260418/33d56…Australia has 46 days' worth of petrol
Daily Maildailymail.co.uk/news/article…House hands Trump a win with failed Iran war powers vote
Axiosaxios.com/2026/04…Pakistan urges calm, stresses confidentiality and ongoing mediation role
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/world/asia…Australia refinery fire worsens fuel supply crunch amid ongoing global energy crisis
The News Internationalthenews.com.pk/latest/1399198…Firefighters were battling flames as tall as 60 metres (200 feet) at Viva Energy’s motor petrol production unit at its Geelong refinery in Victoria state, which processes crude into high-octane petrol
South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/asia…The mystery of WHO is bankrolling Ben Roberts-Smith's legal defence is solved... and the answer is truly surprising
Daily Maildailymail.co.uk/news/article…Turkey Demands Decisive Climate Action Ahead of New Global Talks
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…Tuvalu, the Pacific nation at the forefront of the global climate crisis, will host a special meeting of world leaders before this year’s Cop31 summit, as the conference president expresses “complete faith” in Chris Bowen to lead tough negotiations
Guardiantheguardian.com/environment/20…Australia's Fuel Crisis Deepens: Petrol Hits Record Highs as Hormuz Blockade Bites
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/australias/fuel…Australia’s petrol stations run dry as energy crisis turns existential
The Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/business/2026…Bosses of Santos, Woodside, Chevron and Shell asked to give evidence to Greens-led gas tax inquiry
Guardiantheguardian.com/australia/news…The federal government is war-gaming a series of budget initiatives to boost the amount of petrol and diesel in the country to protect the nation’s long-term fuel security as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese heads to two more key Asian suppliers of oil
WAtodaywatoday.com.au/politics/federa…Labor under fire for confusing, condescending fuel-saving campaign
WAtodaywatoday.com.au/politics/federa…The Albanese government is slammed for 'wasting' $20million of taxpayer money on petrol 'propaganda'
Daily Maildailymail.co.uk/news/article…It encourages motorists to drive less where possible, switch to public transport or active travel, maintain proper tyre pressure, remove unnecessary roof racks and avoid aggressive acceleration
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/every/little…Australia Oil Crisis Eases Slightly as Ceasefire Brings Hope but Petrol Relief Delayed Weeks
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/australia/oil…Stage four would trigger rationing, including restrictions on motorists to prioritise supply for essential industries such as emergency services
WAtodaywatoday.com.au/politics/federa…Australia's Diesel Dependency on Strait of Hormuz Hits 50% Amid 2026 Oil Crisis
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/australias/dies…Australia has agreed to underwrite two companies buying fuel at inflated prices, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warning of extended supply disruptions even if the Iran ceasefire holds
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/anthony…Track current petrol and diesel prices, service station outages and shipments — Australia's fuel crisis in charts
Guardiantheguardian.com/australia/news…Hundreds of service stations across Australia have run empty, fuel prices are elevated and oil shipments have been cancelled
Guardiantheguardian.com/australia/news…Petrol prices rise again as Albanese government warns Iran war ceasefire won’t make fuel cheaper
Guardiantheguardian.com/australia/news…Diesel prices, however, showed less relief and were forecast to climb further in coming days, with some stations already approaching or exceeding $3 per litre in parts of the country
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/australia/fuel…Strait reopening gives WA breathing room, but fuel supply still not guaranteed
WAtodaywatoday.com.au/politics/wester…Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has called for a real‑time, publicly accessible dashboard to give households and businesses clear updates on national fuel and energy supplies
Daily Maildailymail.co.uk/news/article…‘Beginning of the end?’ Oil price falls raise hope of relief at the pump
WAtodaywatoday.com.au/business/market…The average unleaded prices at service stations rose in some cities on Wednesday for the first time since late March, as fuel tankers hiked their charges
Guardiantheguardian.com/australia/news…Ceasefire lifts hopes for cheaper fuel
Daily Tribunetribune.net.ph/2026/04…The average unleaded prices at service stations rose in some cities on Wednesday for the first time since late March, as fuel tankers hiked their charges
Guardiantheguardian.com/australia/news…Bowen Assures Fuel Shipments Are Secured 'Well Into May' as Expert Raises Need for Self-Sufficiency
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/bowen/assures…Australia has just two oil refineries and gets most of its refined fuel from overseas
Brisbane Timesbrisbanetimes.com.au/politics/…Albanese government responds to Donald Trump's profanity-laden outburst at Iran: 'Open the f***** strait'
Daily Maildailymail.co.uk/news/article…State upper house MP runs unopposed after initially being dropped during a preselection challenge
Guardiantheguardian.com/australia/news…Aussies Turn to Creative Hacks as Soaring Fuel Prices Hit Easter Travel Plans Hard
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/aussies/turn…The Australian government has encouraged people to go ahead with their Easter travel plans, despite fuel shortages at hundreds of petrol stations across the country
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…UN Security Council postponed vote on use of force to protect Hormuz shipping
Saudi Gazettesaudigazette.com.sa/article/66…The president spoke out online while the UAE’s largest gas plant and a key Kuwait oil refinery were among Iran’s latest targets
South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/world…40 countries launch coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz as Bahrain set to table UN motion
Saudi Gazettesaudigazette.com.sa/article/66…Iran has placed a stranglehold on the key shipping lane -- threatening fuel supplies and roiling the global economy -- in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes that triggered the month-old Middle East war
France 24france24.com/en/video…Russia Dismisses Push at UN to Force Open the Strait of Hormuz
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad
CNNcnn.com/2026/04…