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Australia has not been asked to help blockade of strait of Hormuz

The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, said the government wants to see negotiations between the US and Iran continue, adding Australia has not been asked to participate in any blockade of the strait of Hormuz.

We haven’t been asked to participate. We’ve received no requests. We haven’t been asked … and I don’t expect that we will be.

What we want is for negotiations to resume. We want to see an end to the loss of life and the loss of infrastructure, civil in the Middle East. And we want to see trade resume.

Looking after your vehicle’s tyres, which could reduce fuel consumption by up to 5%.

Travelling light and minimising drag, which can increase fuel efficiency.

Using air conditioning and heating on low settings, which can make a difference in fuel consumption.

Only filling up with fuel when you need and not overfilling your fuel tank.

Monitoring your speed an acceleration, and minimise idling.