The luxury cars about to be hit by Australia’s diesel shortfalls

Jacob Greber and Mark Ludlow

Dec 12, 2021 – 5.59pm

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Drivers of some of Australia’s most popular family and luxury vehicles could be hit by a looming shortage of suitable diesel fuel that has sent the Morrison government scrambling to secure extra supply from Japan.

Models with diesel engines that require AdBlue – an additive made with urea that is in short supply around the globe after China halted exports – include the Ford Everest, Volkswagen Tiguan, Audi Q7 and Land Rover Discovery models.

Jacob Greber writes about politics, economics and business from Canberra. He has been a Washington correspondent and economics correspondent.

Mark Ludlow writes on politics, energy and infrastructure based in Brisbane.