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EPISODE · Mar 22, 2026 · 5 MIN

Fuel crisis sparks heated political debate

from Sunrise · host LiSTNR

Energy Minister Chris Bowen and Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce clash over Australia's fuel crisis response and supply measurements. The government reports 30-38 days of fuel stocks while acknowledging distribution problems affecting regional communities and metropolitan areas, with Ampol prioritising deliveries to regional locations. Debate centres on whether fuel reserves include supplies on ships approaching Australia versus only stocks on land, as recommended by the International Energy Agency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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