Fuel shortage blame game erupts in Canberra

Energy Minister Chris Bowen attributes localised fuel shortages across regional Australia to panic buying rather than supply issues, instructing his department to provide daily updates on fuel reserves. The government maintains Australia has sufficient fuel stocks exceeding legal requirements, with expected deliveries arriving on time. Opposition Shadow Attorney General Michaelia Cash challenges the government's response, calling for direct intervention with fuel suppliers to address distribution blockages affecting farmers, truckies and regional petrol stations.

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