# Coles

Type: Company (COL.AX)

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-30**: National Cabinet Convened — State and federal leaders meet to finalize rationing and demand-reduction strategies.
- **2026-03-26**: Emergency Meeting Called — PM Anthony Albanese announces a second National Cabinet meeting to address fuel security.
- **2026-03-25**: Supply Crisis Escalates — Widespread reports of sold-out service stations and soaring fuel prices across Australia.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### ASX 200 Drops 0.26% as AI Jitters Fuel Dow Record Divergence
2026-07-06 00:36:14 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Australian shares fell as consumer and financial stocks weighed, while US indices showed a stark divergence: the Dow surged 594 points to a record but the Nasdaq slumped 0.8% on AI concerns. The upcoming Q2 earnings season will be critical in justifying the AI investment boom.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/asx-200-drops-0-26-ai-jitters-dow-record

### Australia Weighs Fuel Rationing as Supply Crisis Threatens Food Security
2026-03-26 00:13:06 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

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.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/australia-fuel-crisis-rationing-food-impact

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