# James Paterson

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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 (1 stories)

### 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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