Why the Government is risking millions to outbid the world for your fuel

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has just announced a major government intervention to underwrite fuel giants Ampol and Viva, allowing them to outbid other nations for emergency "spot cargo" shipments. While the move aims to fix the diesel shortage hitting 32 Queensland stations, questions are being raised about whether taxpayers are signing an open chequebook for sky-high prices at the bowser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.