Bowen’s big stick spurs biggest intervention since WWII to secure fuel for bush
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-03-26 18:13 UTC+10:00
Section: Politics / Federal
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Transport, Energy, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Labour & Workers, Business & Economy
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Labor has intervened to secure regional fuel supply chains in one of the most drastic market interventions since petrol rationing during WWII, as Energy Minister Chris Bowen forces suppliers to sell to independent regional service stations that are running on empty.
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