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Australians Blame Trump for Fuel Price Surge as One Nation Jumps in Polls

New surveys show the fuel shock turning into a political threat for Anthony Albanese.

Overview

  • - A national poll reported Sunday found 61% of voters blame President Donald Trump for the petrol spike, with only 14% blaming the Australian Government and One Nation voters split between Trump and Labor.
  • - Newspoll shows strong public opposition to the conflict with Iran, with almost three quarters disapproving of the US action and 63% rejecting sending Australian naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz.
  • - Party support has shifted in two fresh surveys, with RedBridge/Accent putting Labor at 32%, One Nation at 29% and the Coalition at 17%, while Newspoll shows Labor at 31%, One Nation at 26% and the Coalition at 21%.
  • - Anthony Albanese remains preferred prime minister over Angus Taylor at 44% to 36% in Newspoll, though his net approval has dropped to minus 18.
  • - National Cabinet, which meets Monday, will consider a coordinated response as petrol prices climb and hundreds of service stations report dry pumps after weeks of supply strain.