# Ampol

Type: Company (ALD)

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-19**: National Cabinet — PM Albanese convenes snap virtual meeting to discuss Middle East conflict and fuel security.
- **2026-03-19**: Tsar Appointment — Anthea Harris announced as coordinator of the new fuel supply taskforce.
- **2026-03-19**: ACCC Investigation — Watchdog chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb announces probe into major fuel suppliers over market power abuse.
- **2026-03-18**: Supply Agreement — Energy Minister Chris Bowen reaches agreement with fuel companies for emergency regional releases.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Australia Appoints Fuel Tsar as Middle East Conflict Strains Supply Chains
2026-03-19 02:10:08 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/australia-fuel-tsar-accc-investigation

### ACCC Powerless Against Petrol Price Gouging Despite Regulatory Rhetoric
2026-03-17 06:29:56 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission faces increasing scrutiny over its inability to curb rising fuel prices despite frequent public warnings. While the watchdog monitors price cycles, its legislative mandate lacks the teeth to penalize high margins in the absence of proven collusion.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/accc-petrol-price-gouging-regulatory-limits

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