National Cabinet Meets on Fuel Crisis

0:00It's March 26th. This is Adelaide News today, AI-powered stories from U.S. City. I'm Cory with the story. Australia's leaders are gearing up for an emergency national cabinet meeting on Monday to tackle growing fuel shortages. Right now, 520 service stations across the country are out of at least one type of fuel, thanks to disruptions from the war in the Middle East hitting global supplies. States and territories want more consistent reporting on fuel levels between regions to keep everyone informed accurately. They'll also discuss voluntary steps to cut demand, like encouraging work from home, and set clear thresholds for tougher measures if things worsen. State premieres are united in calling for a national strategy, especially around borders and potential rationing, rather than leaving it to individual. States. Industry groups are pushing for options like cutting fuel taxes and offering cheaper public transport to ease the pressure. The government's new fuel supply task force coordinator will join the meeting to share early plans, while the country's two remaining refineries are.

1:03Running at full capacity, mainly focusing on diesel. Delayed fuel shifts have been replaced, and ministers of talking with Asian partners about supplies pass mid-April. As the situation unfolds, national cabinet aims to coordinate efforts and avoid serious shortages in the weeks ahead.