Australian conservatives push oil refinery expansion despite economic barriers and EV shift

Australian conservatives, particularly Queensland Premier David Crisafulli, are pushing to build more oil refineries and storage to address fuel security concerns. However, experts say the plan ignores economic realities: Australia produces only 61,000 barrels daily while consuming over 1 million, and previous refineries closed due to competition from larger Asian facilities. Expanding oil infrastructure contradicts the shift toward electric vehicles.

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