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Westpac warns that Australian diesel could reach $3.07 a litre and petrol $2.68 by year-end if the US-Iran ceasefire stalls, potentially pushing Australia's headline inflation rate to nearly 6 per cent.
Australia, US, Iran, Lebanon, Strait of Hormuz, New Zealand
Who
Westpac, Sian Fenner, Donald Trump, US, Iran, Mehr
What
Westpac warns that Australian diesel could reach $3.07 a litre and petrol $2.68 by year-end if the US-Iran ceasefire stalls, potentially pushing Australia's headline inflation rate to nearly 6 per cent.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:20:57 GMT · 10d 5h ago
Where
Australia, US, Iran, Lebanon, Strait of Hormuz, New Zealand ·
Why
A fragile US-Iran peace deal, which includes lifting blockades and sanctions, is seen as crucial to stabilize oil prices and prevent significant inflation and negative economic growth in Australia.
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How this affects you
The potential failure of the US-Iran ceasefire could lead to Australians paying significantly more for fuel, driving up inflation to nearly 6 per cent and causing several quarters of negative economic growth as household incomes and business investments are hit, with New Zealand also facing pronounced impacts.
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