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Australians will pay more if Albanese fast-tracks fossil fuel projects, former oil and gas leaders warn

globalApril 30, 2026
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Australians will pay more if Albanese fast-tracks fossil fuel projects, former oil and gas leaders warn
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Former oil and gas industry leaders, including senior executives from BP and Shell, are warning the Albanese government that Australians risk ongoing price shocks and higher costs if it prioritises fossil fuel development in response to the global energy crisis.

Sixteen ex-executives and professionals – who had worked for companies including Woodside, Inpex, ExxonMobil and Esso – have urged the government to reject calls for fast-tracked gas and coal extraction, arguing it would do nothing to improve the nation’s liquid fuel security.

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Source: Guardian - World News

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