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![In a lucky-down-under episode of the BBC series “Yes, Minister” https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006xtc3 we try to verify the Energy Minister’s repeated statements like this one: Press conference, Brisbane, QLD 20 March 2026 […]](http://crudeoilpeak.info/wp-content/uploads/SHAN-HU-ZUO-COSCO.jpg "Yes Minister, Chinese tankers still arrive in Sydney – just in time")
Yes Minister, Chinese tankers still arrive in Sydney – just in time
Posted on March 25, 2026 | No CommentsIn a lucky-down-under episode of the BBC series “Yes, Minister” https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006xtc3 we try to verify the Energy Minister’s repeated statements like this one: Press conference, Brisbane, QLD 20 March 2026 […] -
![Australia’s jet fuel imports: Fig 1: Australian jet fuel imports While the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked: China urges refiners to suspend fuel exports amid Mideast war, sources say SINGAPORE, […]](http://crudeoilpeak.info/wp-content/uploads/Australia-jet-fuel-imports-China-Jan2021-Dec2025.jpg "China fuel exports suspension: Australia will have to replace 28% of its jet fuel imports from other countries")
China fuel exports suspension: Australia will have to replace 28% of its jet fuel imports from other countries
Posted on March 7, 2026 | No CommentsAustralia’s jet fuel imports: Fig 1: Australian jet fuel imports While the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked: China urges refiners to suspend fuel exports amid Mideast war, sources say SINGAPORE, […] -
![One of the biggest dangers is that military conflicts in the Middle East turn into a tanker war. Marlin Luanda with Russian (!!) Naphtha for Singapore hit by missile and […]](http://crudeoilpeak.info/wp-content/uploads/Fly-money-fly.jpg "Fly, money, fly. Australian jet fuel import bills skyrocket")
Fly, money, fly. Australian jet fuel import bills skyrocket
Posted on January 28, 2024 | No CommentsOne of the biggest dangers is that military conflicts in the Middle East turn into a tanker war. Marlin Luanda with Russian (!!) Naphtha for Singapore hit by missile and […] -
![This article is an update to a previous post: 8/11/2022 Only 3-4 years to replace/save 45% of Australian diesel imports? http://crudeoilpeak.info/only-3-4-years-to-replace-save-45-of-australian-diesel-imports It incorporates the recently released Defence Strategic Review. Fig […]](http://crudeoilpeak.info/wp-content/uploads/A-LEOPARD-Tanker-Gore-Hill-Terminal.jpg "Another 3 year warning on Australia’s fuel imports vulnerability")
Another 3 year warning on Australia’s fuel imports vulnerability
Posted on May 9, 2023 | No CommentsThis article is an update to a previous post: 8/11/2022 Only 3-4 years to replace/save 45% of Australian diesel imports? http://crudeoilpeak.info/only-3-4-years-to-replace-save-45-of-australian-diesel-imports It incorporates the recently released Defence Strategic Review. Fig […] -
![The number of arriving and departing passengers on direct flights from/to (mainland) Chinese airports has peaked in 2018 and 2019, BEFORE the corona virus hit in the 1st quarter of […]](http://crudeoilpeak.info/wp-content/uploads/China_arrive_depart_pax_AU_2009-2020.jpg "China – Australia passenger traffic has peaked 2018-19 before Covid")
China – Australia passenger traffic has peaked 2018-19 before Covid
Posted on May 22, 2021 | No CommentsThe number of arriving and departing passengers on direct flights from/to (mainland) Chinese airports has peaked in 2018 and 2019, BEFORE the corona virus hit in the 1st quarter of […] -
![Fig 1: The conventional crude oil plateau started in 2005 At the end of the high oil price period in June 2014, Virgin Australia had liabilities of $ 4.7 bn. […]](http://crudeoilpeak.info/wp-content/uploads/Virgin-Australia_Profits_2003-1H20-115x115.jpg "How the first phase of peak oil brought Virgin Australia into minus after 2008")
How the first phase of peak oil brought Virgin Australia into minus after 2008
Posted on May 3, 2020 | No CommentsFig 1: The conventional crude oil plateau started in 2005 At the end of the high oil price period in June 2014, Virgin Australia had liabilities of $ 4.7 bn. […] -
![A lot has been written about Qantas’ FY 2014 losses of AU$2.8 bn but no analysis was done by the main stream media how the timeline of these losses are […]](http://crudeoilpeak.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Qantas_passengers_1999_2014-115x115.jpg "Qantas growing passenger numbers don’t increase revenue")
Qantas growing passenger numbers don’t increase revenue
Posted on September 8, 2014 | No CommentsA lot has been written about Qantas’ FY 2014 losses of AU$2.8 bn but no analysis was done by the main stream media how the timeline of these losses are […] -
![The Sydney Morning Herald published the following article 2 days after Qantas CEO Alan Joyce announced a 1st half year loss of $252 million and job cuts of 5,000 Mayday: […]](http://crudeoilpeak.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Qantas_fuel_cost_vs_avialable_seat_kms_1999_2014E-115x115.jpg "The end of airlines predicted by no other than former Qantas CEO Geoff Dixon in July 2008")
The end of airlines predicted by no other than former Qantas CEO Geoff Dixon in July 2008
Posted on March 4, 2014 | No CommentsThe Sydney Morning Herald published the following article 2 days after Qantas CEO Alan Joyce announced a 1st half year loss of $252 million and job cuts of 5,000 Mayday: […] -
![Summary Virgin’s operating revenues have grown more than 4-fold over 10 years but since 2009 – the year peak oil triggered the global financial crisis – operating expenses were as […]](http://crudeoilpeak.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Virgin_Australia_fuel_cost_vs_ASK_2003_2013-115x115.jpg "Despite growth in passenger numbers Virgin Australia can’t make money since 2009")
Despite growth in passenger numbers Virgin Australia can’t make money since 2009
Posted on February 12, 2014 | No CommentsSummary Virgin’s operating revenues have grown more than 4-fold over 10 years but since 2009 – the year peak oil triggered the global financial crisis – operating expenses were as […] -
![In year 9 of peak oil, Qantas’ profits have slipped into the negative. Fuel costs increased much faster than seat kilometres delivered by the airline. Qantas to cut 1,000 jobs […]](http://crudeoilpeak.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Qantas_fuel_cost_vs_avialable_seat_kms_1999_2013-115x115.jpg "Qantas fuel cost increased three times more than seat kms")
Qantas fuel cost increased three times more than seat kms
Posted on December 10, 2013 | No CommentsIn year 9 of peak oil, Qantas’ profits have slipped into the negative. Fuel costs increased much faster than seat kilometres delivered by the airline. Qantas to cut 1,000 jobs […]