Last mentioned: Mar 26, 2026
National Cabinet Convened
State and federal leaders meet to finalize rationing and demand-reduction strategies.
Emergency Meeting Called
PM Anthony Albanese announces a second National Cabinet meeting to address fuel security.
Supply Crisis Escalates
Widespread reports of sold-out service stations and soaring fuel prices across Australia.
National Cabinet
PM Albanese convenes snap virtual meeting to discuss Middle East conflict and fuel security.
Tsar Appointment
Anthea Harris announced as coordinator of the new fuel supply taskforce.
ACCC Investigation
Watchdog chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb announces probe into major fuel suppliers over market power abuse.
Supply Agreement
Energy Minister Chris Bowen reaches agreement with fuel companies for emergency regional releases.
The Australian government has convened an emergency National Cabinet meeting to address a worsening fuel shortage that threatens to disrupt the nation's food supply chains. Proposed measures include demand-side rationing, work-from-home mandates, and increased biofuel blending to mitigate the impact of soaring diesel and petrol prices.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed Anthea Harris to lead a new fuel supply taskforce following a snap national cabinet meeting triggered by the US-Israel-Iran conflict. The move coincides with an urgent ACCC investigation into major fuel suppliers over allegations of anti-competitive conduct and regional diesel shortages.
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