Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlines exactly how the government has addressed the fuel shortages.
“What we’ve done is introduce new laws to double penalties for petrol companies for price gouging,” Mr Albanese said during Question Time on Thursday.
“We’ve convened the National cabinet.
“We’ve appointed a national fuel supply task coordinator.
“We’ve begun release of the 20 per cent of Australia’s fuel reserves.
“We’ve changed petrol standards to get more fuel flowing.
“We’ve changed diesel standards so Australian refineries can supply more diesel.
“We’ve tasked ACCC to ramp up fuel monitoring and issue on-the-spot fines.
“We’ve engaged with international partners to keep supply flowing.”
