Last mentioned: Mar 19, 2026
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.
Supply Agreement
Energy Minister Chris Bowen reaches deals with fuel companies to release extra stock to regional areas.
Regional Release Deal
Energy Minister Chris Bowen secures agreements with fuel companies to prioritize regional supply.
Industry Roundtable
Transport Minister Catherine King meets with industry stakeholders to discuss regional fuel security.
Industry Roundtable
Transport Minister Catherine King meets with transport stakeholders to assess fuel security risks.
Conflict Escalation
US and Israeli strikes on Iran trigger retaliatory attacks and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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.