Long, bumpy road ahead for fuel crisis, PM warns nation

Long, bumpy road ahead for fuel crisis, PM warns nation

Australians are being warned the fuel crisis could worsen as Anthony Albanese uses a national address to urge motorists to think of others when filling up.

The Morning Wire

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

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A tax cut on fuel will flow through supply chains but bowser relief is still days away

Major capital housing markets are going backwards while growth accelerates in mid-tier cities

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