NSW Premier Chris Minns says Australia must build greater “sovereignty” over its energy system and accelerate the electrification of its economy if it is to withstand future global oil shocks. Announcing new fuel‑saving measures under the National Fuel Security Plan on Tuesday, Minns said the country must urgently reduce its reliance on Middle Eastern oil.
“We need more sovereignty and control over our energy, and we need to be able to drive our economy independent of what happens in the Middle East,” he said.
Minns confirmed that premiers and first ministers from across the country were meeting to discuss returning the GST windfall from higher fuel prices back to motorists a move that would mirror the federal government’s temporary halving of the fuel excise, cutting prices by 26.3 cents per litre.
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said states were working on a coordinated model aligned with the Commonwealth’s approach. As part of its own measures, the NSW government will allow longer and larger trucks greater access to the state’s road network to help stabilise diesel supply chains.
Operating‑hour restrictions and freight curfews will also be eased, enabling trucks to travel, load and unload at night. These steps form part of Level 2 of the National Fuel Security Plan a staged, whole‑of‑government response designed to manage the global fuel crisis.
The plan’s current phase, “Keep Australia Moving”, focuses on maintaining essential supply routes while preparing for potential escalation if international conditions worsen.
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