Last mentioned: Mar 26, 2026
National Cabinet
State and federal leaders to meet for the second time to decide on rationing and demand-reduction measures.
National Cabinet Convened
State and federal leaders meet to finalize rationing and demand-reduction strategies.
Political Pressure
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor calls for direct government intervention in fuel distribution.
Emergency Meeting Called
PM Anthony Albanese announces a second National Cabinet meeting to address fuel security.
Crisis Escalation
Reports of sold-out service stations emerge; experts warn of imminent food price shocks.
Supply Crisis Escalates
Widespread reports of sold-out service stations and soaring fuel prices across Australia.
Official Signing
The landmark agreement is signed, moving the deal toward the ratification phase.
Direct Intervention
PM initiates emergency calls to industry CEOs to shore up immediate supply lines.
National Cabinet
Prime Minister Albanese convenes state and territory leaders to appoint a fuel tsar and coordinate response.
National Cabinet Meeting
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese convenes state and territory leaders in Tasmania for emergency talks.
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.
Strategic Warning
PM Albanese flags new fuel supply measures, stating the nation must be 'over-prepared'.
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.
Australian leaders are preparing for emergency talks to address a deepening fuel crisis, with potential measures including car-pooling mandates and work-from-home incentives. Experts warn that the diesel shortage poses a direct threat to the national food supply chain, as logistics costs begin to hit retail prices.
Australian leaders are convening emergency talks to address a deepening fuel crisis that threatens to disrupt the national food supply chain. With experts warning of imminent price hikes for shoppers, the government is considering demand-reduction measures including work-from-home mandates and increased biofuel blending.
The Australian government has called a second emergency national cabinet meeting to address a worsening fuel crisis that threatens to disrupt essential food supply chains. Leaders are weighing rationing measures, including work-from-home mandates and E10 fuel mandates, to mitigate the impact of soaring diesel and petrol prices.
The European Union and Australia have signed a comprehensive free trade agreement, ending nearly a decade of negotiations and opening new corridors for digital commerce and retail exports. The deal is expected to eliminate over 90% of tariffs, significantly benefiting the e-commerce, luxury goods, and critical minerals sectors.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has initiated direct emergency consultations with energy executives to safeguard Australia's fuel supplies amid mounting global logistics volatility. The intervention underscores critical vulnerabilities in the nation's 90% reliance on imported refined fuels and the strategic importance of the Minimum Stockholding Obligation.
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.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has established a dedicated national fuel taskforce to serve as a single point of contact for fuel security and supply chain resilience. The move comes as the government monitors Middle East instability and tasks watchdogs with investigating supplier behavior to prevent price gouging.
The Australian government has called a snap national cabinet meeting to address critical fuel shortages and price volatility triggered by Middle East conflict. Federal leaders are set to appoint a 'fuel tsar' and have reached agreements with energy companies to prioritize fuel releases to regional areas facing supply disruptions.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called a snap national cabinet meeting to address critical fuel shortages and price spikes triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. The government is set to appoint a 'fuel tsar' to coordinate regional distribution as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global energy logistics.
Chinese EV giant BYD is set to reap a $137 million windfall after strategically stockpiling thousands of vehicles in Australian 'car graveyards,' including a vacant theme park. This inventory surge positions the company to capitalize on Australia's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) by generating significant regulatory credits.
Chinese EV giant BYD has turned a massive stockpile of unsold vehicles at an Australian theme park into a $137 million windfall. By strategically managing inventory ahead of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), the company is leveraging regulatory shifts to bolster its market position.