In Pictures: Australia paid $9bn extra for diesel imports in six months, Climate Council report finds, urging EV shift

The Climate Council report argues that shifting to electric vehicles would reduce Australia's exposure to volatile diesel import costs.

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Electrifying heavy trucks and other vehicles is central to the report's push for greater energy security.

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The report calls for removing diesel fuel tax credits to accelerate the transition to cleaner transport.

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Australia paid more than twice as much as any other nation in extra diesel import costs over six months, the report found.

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The Climate Council urges policymakers to strengthen energy security by electrifying more of the national vehicle fleet.

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Electric vehicle uptake is presented as a key buffer against future global fuel shocks.

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The $9 billion diesel import premium highlights the urgency of reducing Australia's reliance on imported fuel.

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The report recommends electrifying heavy trucks alongside passenger vehicles to cut diesel demand.

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Removing diesel fuel tax credits would help fund the shift to electric transport, according to the Climate Council.

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