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Australia expects to gain extra US$26 billion from exports after Iran war raises prices

Australia's resources export income is projected to rise by A$38 billion due to higher energy prices from the Iran war, with LNG benefiting most. Exploration spending has hit a 10-year high amid improved investment climate and Asian demand.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 Published Aug 15

Lead

Australia's resources export income is projected to rise by A$38 billion (US$26 billion) as commodity and energy prices increase because of the war in Iran, according to the latest resources and energy quarterly from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources. The nation's resources exports are set to grow almost 3 per cent to A$416 billion in the financial year through June 2027. The extra earnings assume trade disruption lasts until end-June 2026, with a further A$7 billion windfall possible if it extends through August.

Coverage comparison

Two reports from the South China Morning Post detail the economic impact of the conflict on Australia's energy sector. The first focuses on the export windfall, citing the government's quarterly report released in June. The second highlights a surge in energy exploration, driven by Asian gas demand, technological advances, and an improved investment climate. Both pieces underscore the war's role in reshaping global energy markets and boosting Australia's position as an alternative exporter.

Key claims

According to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, the conflict in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have reshaped global energy and commodity markets by limiting Persian Gulf producers' access to international buyers, driving up energy prices. The department, which in December had forecast a drop in export revenue for the current year, did not publish a report in March because of uncertainty caused by the Middle East conflict.

The biggest beneficiary of the war is the LNG industry, which will see additional revenue of A$20 billion. The Australian government earlier this year ruled out increased taxes on the sector, despite polls showing most people supported them.

On the exploration front, quarterly oil and gas exploration spending in Australia, the world's No 2 liquefied natural gas producer, hit a 10-year high of A$471 million (US$324 million) in the March quarter, according to government data released in June. Energy investment sentiment has improved in part following last year's election of a more supportive second term Labor government, which faces pressure to fill a looming end-of-decade domestic gas shortfall without harming valuable LNG exports.

Spending is expected to increase about 10 per cent this year to more than US$1 billion, according to Rystad Energy. Much of the drilling is focused on three gas-rich regions: the Otway Basin offshore western Victoria, the Beetaloo shale in the Northern Territory, and the Taroom Trough in Queensland. Among them, the Otway is the most established and is close to existing infrastructure.

While the search for more gas and oil in recent years has been concentrated onshore, costlier and riskier offshore investment is on the rise. "We're seeing renewed interest in frontier and unconventional plays as modern techniques de-risk development," said Krishan Pal Birda, vice-president at Rystad Energy.

How this outlet told it

South China Morning Post as of Jun 29, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC

Framing: Energy exploration surge in Australia — Neutral

Facts Included:

Energy exploration in Australia has increased due to Asian gas demand and technological advances
Quarterly oil and gas exploration spending in Australia reached a 10-year high of A$471 million
The Australian government has improved investment climate for energy exploration
Spending is expected to increase by 10% this year to over US$1 billion
The Otway Basin, Beetaloo shale, and Taroom Trough are key gas-rich regions in Australia

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South China Morning Post as of Jul 3, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC

Framing: Australia's export income to increase due to war in Iran — Neutral

Facts Included:

Australia's export income is expected to increase by A$38 billion due to the war in Iran
The conflict in Iran has disrupted global energy and commodity markets
The Australian government has ruled out increased taxes on the LNG sector
The LNG industry will see additional revenue of A$20 billion

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimEnergy exploration in Australia has increased due to Asian gas demand and technological advances. Quarterly oil and gas exploration spending in Australia reached a 10-year high of A$471 million.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of Jun 29, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC
ClaimThe Australian government has improved the investment climate for energy exploration.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of Jun 29, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC
ClaimSpending is expected to increase by 10% this year to over US$1 billion.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of Jun 29, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC
ClaimThe Otway Basin, Beetaloo shale, and Taroom Trough are key gas-rich regions in Australia.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of Jun 29, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC
ClaimAustralia's export income is expected to increase by A$38 billion due to the war in Iran.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of Jul 3, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC
ClaimThe conflict in Iran has disrupted global energy and commodity markets.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of Jul 3, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC
ClaimThe Australian government has ruled out increased taxes on the LNG sector.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of Jul 3, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC
ClaimThe LNG industry will see additional revenue of A$20 billion.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of Jul 3, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC

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1 outlet · 2 articles consulted: South China Morning Post 8 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-15