Fuel, fear and the 197 seconds that defined Albanese’s changing crisis response

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed the nation on Wednesday amid rising fears over fuel supply and economic impact from the Iran war. With cancellations of Easter weekend bookings reported, Albanese urged calm, stating fuel is available despite record prices and panic buying. His cautious tone reflects ongoing concerns over potential pandemic-era restrictions as the government navigates public anxiety.

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