US president considers toll for oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz as Australian motorists brace for higher petrol prices
The government is worried about petrol costs if the plan goes ahead, while the opposition says a Strait of Hormuz toll would set a dangerous precedent.
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A US president is considering a toll for oil tankers travelling through the Strait of Hormuz.[1][3]
Australian motorists could face higher petrol prices if the plan goes ahead.[1][3]
The government is concerned about the impact on petrol prices.[1]
What remains disputed or unverified
The opposition warns that a US toll in the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent.[1]
A US president is considering a toll for oil tankers travelling through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that has prompted concern in Australia that motorists could end up paying more at the pump.[1][3]
Government concern over fuel prices
The government is concerned about the impact on petrol prices if the toll is imposed, according to the reporting.[1]
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