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‘It won’t happen’: PM Wong on whether Singapore will restrict fuel exports

CNA • 2026-04-10T06:14:06Z • 0:36:00 • intermediate • News

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Curious about the future of fuel exports in Singapore and Australia's role in it? Prime Minister Wong's insights might just surprise you!

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Q2. During which crisis did Australia not have to restrict fuel exports?

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Q3. If Singapore were to restrict exports, what does Wong imply about Australia's prioritization?

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Q4. How does Prime Minister Wong express his confidence regarding the export restrictions?

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Q5. What was the general tone of Prime Minister Wong's response about the potential for restrictions?

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restrict

/rɪˈstrɪkt/

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to limit or control something.

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The government decided to restrict the sale of alcohol during the pandemic.

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prioritize

/praɪˈɔrɪˌtaɪz/

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to arrange or deal with in order of importance.

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We need to prioritize our tasks to meet the deadline.

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hypothetical

/ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl/

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based on or serving as a hypothesis; supposed but not necessarily real or true.

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In a hypothetical situation, what would you do if you won the lottery?

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crisis

/ˈkraɪsɪs/

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a time of intense difficulty or danger.

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The company faced a financial crisis that threatened its survival.

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export

/ˈɛkspɔrt/

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to send goods or services to another country for sale.

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The country plans to export more agricultural products to boost its economy.

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confident

/ˈkɒnfɪdənt/

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feeling or showing certainty about something.

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She was confident that her team would win the championship.

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