We’ve been hearing a lot about oil and where we get it from since the war in Iran broke out, so in light of that we’re taking a closer look at how the supply chain works. As we’ve come to realise, oil - and the price of it - affects a lot more than how much we pay for a tank of fuel. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across how it all works, how we’re tackling disruptions caused by the Iran war, and what our options are.

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Reading: This SBS article demonstrates our supply chain in charts. We found it helpful for understanding our situation…

Reading: This story from The Guardian which details all the ways the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is impacting us here in Oz - and along with the rise in fuel prices, there’s also increased sales of electric vehicles, a rise in the cost of plastic packaging and a shortage of helium gas which is used to power MRI machines in hospitals.

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