PM announces new powers to boost fuel supply amid Middle East tensions
The Albanese government will use public money to underwrite the delivery of extra cargoes of fuel in a bid to shore up supply during the Middle East conflict.
PM announces new powers to boost fuel supply amid Middle East tensions
The Albanese government will use public money to underwrite the delivery of extra cargoes of fuel in a bid to shore up supply during the Middle East conflict. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.
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Labor to use new fuel security powers to underwrite extra shipments to Australia
PM did not rule out later fuel rationing or work-from-home measures but said he strongly preferred ‘voluntary arrangements’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian government will take on the financial risk of additional imports of essential products affected by the war in the Middle East, to get extra supplies of petrol, diesel and fertiliser into the country. The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, announced the new fuel security powers on Saturday after a month of soaring diesel and petrol prices and widespread shortages at service stations, particularly in regional Australia. Continue reading...
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