Donald Trump has announced a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while Anthony Albanese prepares to travel to Malaysia and Brunei after his recent trip to Singapore, as Australia looks to shore up its fuel security.

Carrington Clarke and Alan Kohler break down what these developments could mean for global energy markets, fuel supply, and the pressures flowing through to Australia in the first episode of Fuelcast on ABC Business Daily.

When fuel and energy prices move, Fuelcast helps you understand why. Hosted by Carrington Clarke, Alan Kohler, and Ian Verrender, it brings you the latest numbers, the big developments driving the energy story, and what they could mean for households, business, and the broader economy. New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the ABC Business Daily feed, alongside ABC Business Daily and That’s Business with Alan Kohler.

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