Live: ASX set to fall as oil passes $US109 and bond yields surge

ABC News Major outlet·2026-09-10EnergyP1: Resource Sovereignty P2: Fiscal Engine

Why it matters

Rising oil prices driven by Middle East conflict directly threaten Australia's fuel-reserve security (diesel and jet) and expose Resource Sovereignty and Fiscal Engine vulnerabilities. Australia's energy independence and defence operational readiness are contingent on stable hydrocarbon supply; sustained high prices or supply disruption would force drawdown of strategic reserves and increase energy-security risk.

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Where this sits in the model

This development bears on 2 of the eight pillars of Australian preparedness — the overall picture right now is 5/100.

P1: Resource Sovereignty0/100 P2: Fiscal Engine4/100

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