Panic buying prompts PM to reassure Australians over fuel supply
Anthony Albanese says nation's supply remains "secure" amid reports of panic buying and shortages.
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"The longer this war goes on, the greater the impact will be. But we continue to act to prepare and shield Australians from the worst of it."
— Anthony Albanese , Politician
"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."
— Chris Bowen , Politician
"People are filling up jerry cans of fuel and storing it in their garages."
— Peter Khoury , Other
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Anthony Albanese says nation's supply remains "secure" amid reports of panic buying and shortages.
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