Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has convened a snap meeting of national cabinet as Australia grapples with a deepening fuel crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. With global disruptions tightening supply chains, state leaders are warning that diesel shortages pose the most immediate threat to households, businesses and essential services.
NSW Premier Chris Minns said diesel supply was now the state’s “biggest concern,” stressing its critical role in keeping trucks on the road, farms operating and construction projects moving. “National Cabinet is an opportunity to deal with the real challenges around fuel supply for people and businesses in the state,” he said. “We’re keen to see a national plan that sets out a clear escalation pathway if the conflict continues and conditions worsen.”
Albanese told the Australian Automotive Dealer Association that Thursday’s meeting would focus on maximising coordination across all levels of government to protect the economy from global volatility. “We want to make sure we do everything we can to shield the Australian economy, households and businesses from the worst of global uncertainty,” he said. He added that while the upcoming budget would address the issue, the government “won’t be waiting” to act.
The prime minister said the goal was to ensure support reaches businesses, farmers and communities nationwide particularly in regional areas already feeling the strain of rising fuel prices and supply delays. Minns echoed the urgency, calling the meeting “welcome and much needed” as states prepare for the possibility of prolonged disruption.
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