For every $1 the Australian Government has given to help Ukraine defend itself, Australian fuel retailers are giving Putin $1.70 to destroy Ukraine
AUD$ TO PUTIN'S WAR MACHINE
(since Feb 2023)
$0
+$25.35 per second
Australian Aid to Ukraine
$1,112,000,000
While Australia has provided “over $1.5 billion” to Ukraine since Feb 2022, to enable an accurate comparison with the CREA data we have calculated the average of $1.6 billion and adjusted for the Feb 2023 to April 2025 period

How fast the money flows To Putin's War Machine

Every second: $25.35
Every minute: $1,521
Every hour: $91,260
Every day: $2.19 million
Every week: $15.3 million
Every month: $66.7 million
$3.7B
Value of Russian crude used to create oil products for Australia (3 Indian refineries only; Feb 23 - April 25)
$1.85B+
Taxes delivered from early 2023 directly to Putin's war machine
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In early 2025, Australia was the single largest buyer of Russian fuel among those countries which sanction Russian crude

Methodology

Russian Tax Revenue: Based on analysis from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). USD $1.2 billion in tax revenue over 27.8 months (Feb 5, 2023 - April 30, 2025) converts to AUD $1.85 billion. Daily flow: AUD $2.19 million per day to Putin's government.

Australian Aid: Australian Government states it has given "over $1.5 billion" in aid to Ukraine since February 2022. This counter assumes $1.6 billion (static figure) to present the most favourable comparison. This amount represents the proportional aid given during the same timeframe as the CREA analysis to ensure like-for-like comparison. This will be updated when new packages are announced.

Currency: All figures displayed in Australian dollars. USD amounts converted using exchange rates consistent with Herald Sun reporting methodology.

Timeline Comparison: Putin's tax revenue has been calculated by CREA starting 5 Feb 2023, when price caps were implemented.

Scope: Analysis covers three major Indian refineries (Jamnagar, New Mangalore, Vadinar). Actual totals likely higher as calculations exclude Chinese and Singapore refineries.

Counter Timeline: Assumes consistent daily rate based on verified 27.8-month CREA data period.