April Fuels

In this Weekly Dispatch:

1. The Government halves fuel excise for three months to ease the cost of petrol and diesel.
2. State governments follow and agree to further fuel excise cuts, using extra GST revenue.
3. The ACCC released their latest gas inquiry report, mentioning that gas supply will be tight in the third quarter of 2026.
4. Hydrostor energy storage project resolves conflict with stargazing tourism business and construction will now go ahead as planned.
5. The AEMC has finalised a framework for customers who want to permanently remove their gas connection. 
6. Electric trucks need to be cheaper to encourage industry adoption.
7. The Australian Energy Council released their 2050 vision featuring some of Endgame’s analysis.
8. Podcast of the week: The Catalyst discusses managing nuclear waste.