US EditionAnthony Albanese appoints fuel supply co-ordinator as Iran war deepens
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese established a national fuel supply taskforce led by Anthea Harris to coordinate states and territories under the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.
- Global disruptions after strikes on Iran and a gas field attack raised oil prices, while motorists in Australia's five largest cities saw fuel rise almost 49 per cent since February 20, and the government says shipments continue despite increased demand.
- On Thursday, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission announced an enforcement investigation into Ampol, Mobil, Viva Energy and BP over diesel supply to independent wholesalers in regional Australia.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged Australians 'Please do not take more fuel than you need' as the government released roughly six days' worth of petrol and five days' diesel from emergency reserves and relaxed standards to add 100 million litres per month.
- Labor said it will introduce legislation to double penalties for petrol companies to $100 million per offence, while Opposition Leader Angus Taylor criticised the government for acting too late.
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Iran War Should End Now US Has Achieved Objective: Albanese
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he expects the the Iran War will end shortly, as it has achieved its goal of curtailing Tehran’s potential to develop nuclear weapons. Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s main oil corridors—in reaction to the conflict has caused fuel prices to soar globally, with Brent crude (which is processed to make fuel) sitting at US$107.38 (as of March 19), 67.2 percent higher than a ye…
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MASSIVE.NEWSAlbanese government appoints fuel coordinator as ACCC investigates major suppliers’ conduct in regional Australia
The federal government has appointed Anthea Harris, former chief executive of the Australian Energy Regulator and of the Energy Security Board, as Coordinator of a new Fuel Supply Taskforce. The new taskforce will be established in Anthony Albanese’s own Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Harris will be responsible for: driving coordination between the Commonwealth and the states and territories on fuel security and supply chain resi…
A national fuel co-ordinator to tackle supply issues |Midday News Bulletin 19 March 2026
National Cabinet appoints a national fuel coordinator to tackle supply issues, The US continues to pressure allies over plans for the Strait of Hormuz, Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo questions Bronson Xerri’s future.
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