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Tensions in the Middle East threaten Australias energy security, with potential spikes in power bills looming. Iranian reports of a closed Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for gas and oil, could drive up global energy prices. Australia, the worlds third-largest gas exporter, is exposed due to its reliance on international prices. Experts compare this to the 2022 Russia-Ukraine crisis, but suggest it might resolve quicker. The federal government is implementing measures to ensure reasonable domestic prices and plans a gas reservation scheme. Batteries and renewables offer real protection by cutting gas reliance in the grid and homes.

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