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Chris Bowen
PoliticianLean Left
Chris Bowen is an Australian politician serving as the Minister for Energy.
Notable Quotes
"a voluntary call, which gives countries time to respond pending their national circumstance"View Story →
"For the next few weeks, Australia's supply of petrol and diesel and oil will be the same, if not higher, than it normally would be."View Story →
"Easter is a very special time of faith and family. Go take a break - but get no more fuel than you need."View Story →
"People shouldn’t take today’s progress and expect prices to fall."View Story →
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April 4, 2026Panic buying prompts PM to reassure Australians over fuel supply
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March 27, 2026Countries agree to record release of emergency oil reserves as prices surge
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