Last mentioned: Mar 19, 2026
National Cabinet Meeting
PM Albanese convenes snap virtual meeting with state leaders to discuss fuel security and price shocks.
Fuel Tsar Appointment
Anthea Harris announced as coordinator of the fuel supply taskforce to oversee national supply chains.
ACCC Investigation Launch
Watchdog begins scrutiny of major fuel suppliers over allegations of market power abuse and diesel shortages.
Snap National Cabinet
PM Anthony Albanese convenes state leaders to discuss Middle East conflict impacts on fuel security.
Fuel Tsar Appointment
Anthea Harris is officially named coordinator of the fuel supply taskforce.
ACCC Investigation Launched
Watchdog begins urgent probe into Ampol, BP, and Mobil Oil over regional diesel availability.
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.
Emergency Stock Agreement
Energy Minister Chris Bowen reaches agreement with fuel companies to release extra petrol and diesel to regional areas.
Emergency Fuel Agreement
Energy Minister Chris Bowen reaches agreement with fuel companies to release extra petrol and diesel to regional areas.
Supply Agreement
Energy Minister Chris Bowen reaches agreement with fuel companies for emergency regional releases.
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.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed Anthea Harris to lead a new fuel supply taskforce as Australia braces for disruptions from 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.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed a national fuel coordinator and triggered an urgent ACCC investigation into major oil companies following supply disruptions linked to Middle East conflicts. The measures aim to prevent price gouging and ensure diesel availability for regional wholesalers as the government moves to an 'over-prepared' stance.