IMF scenario points to possible 30c-a-litre fuel price rise in Australia
A worsening Middle East crisis could push global oil prices to US$130 a barrel, piling pressure on Australian petrol prices and interest rates, according to the IMF's latest outlook.
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Australian fuel prices could rise by around 30 cents a litre under a scenario outlined in the International Monetary Fund's latest World Economic Outlook, according to the Guardian.
The IMF scenario envisions global oil prices climbing to US$130 a barrel in the coming months if the Middle East crisis worsens further, with flow-on effects for economies reliant on imported fuel, including Australia.
Economists cited in the report said such a price increase could also add pressure on the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise interest rates, as higher fuel costs feed into broader inflation.
The IMF outlook forms part of its periodic assessment of global economic risks, with the Middle East conflict identified as a key source of uncertainty for energy markets and global growth.
Sources
- ‘Clear and present danger’: fuel prices could rise by 30c a litre across Australia under IMF scenario — The Guardian — World
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