Last mentioned: Mar 19, 2026
National Cabinet
Prime Minister Albanese convenes state and territory leaders to appoint a fuel tsar and coordinate response.
Supply Agreement
Energy Minister Chris Bowen reaches deals with fuel companies to release extra stock to regional areas.
Industry Roundtable
Transport Minister Catherine King meets with industry stakeholders to discuss regional fuel security.
Conflict Escalation
US and Israeli strikes on Iran trigger retaliatory attacks and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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.