NAB News

Rising fuel prices affect most Australians, either at the bowser or through higher costs being passed on by businesses. In this NAB News explainer, NAB Senior Economist Taylor Nugent explains where Australia’s petrol and diesel come from and why, despite being a major energy exporter, we can still be hit hard when global markets are disrupted.

10 April 2026 | 2 mins

 Listen to NAB Group Executive Business and Private Bank, Andrew Auerbach, talk about the impact of rising costs and supply disruptions of diesel, and what lies ahead for the economy if fuel supplies remain under pressure.

08 April 2026 | 8 min listen

Fuel price shocks and supply uncertainty are impacting business cash flow across key sectors in regional Australia. While growth is expected to slow, not tip into recession, the disruption exposes deeper risks in energy security and supply chains.

07 April 2026 | 3 min read

For decades, the Good Friday Appeal has brought communities together in support of the life‑saving work of The Royal Children’s Hospital, a long-standing NAB customer. NAB is proud to be part of that tradition, working closely with the hospital and the Good Friday Appeal (GFA) team each year and playing a small role in the extraordinary 2026 outcome, with $25,268,485 raised for children and families across Victoria.

09 April 2026 | 3 min read

With school holidays here and cost‑of‑living pressures front of mind, new NAB research shows Australians are adapting by changing how they spend rather than switching off altogether.

07 April 2026 | 1 min read

As fuel and energy costs remain elevated, NAB is working with businesses most exposed to fuel price volatility.

01 April 2026 | 2 min read