Question Time begins as parliament returns; Australia fuel shortage leaves Anthony Albanese, Labor under pressure

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will use his weight to force Asian countries to continue supplying oil to Australia as the Coalition opens the door to lifting sanctions on Russian fertilizer to prevent food inflation if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

The government acknowledged the potential benefit of Australians working from home and reducing fuel consumption for the first time in two days on Sunday Recommendations of the International Energy Agency (IEA) To drive less and avoid air travel.

Before a competition The urgency of Labour’s response Energy Minister Chris Bowen warned against the oil shock in parliament on Sunday that supply would be volatile from next month as crude oil from the Middle East is expected to become scarce. He said at least six ships bound for Australia were canceled due to conflicts in Iran and the Gulf, and about 80 ships were expected to arrive.

Senior government sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity so they could speak openly, said Albanese had telephoned his counterparts to lobby for a stable supply. Sources said he will step up his diplomatic efforts this week. China restricts exports Labor is struggling to prove that it is proactively tackling the fuel shock.

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