Australia Appoints Fuel Czar to Tackle Iran War Disruptions

Australia appointed former energy regulator Anthea Harris as a national 'fuel czar' to coordinate the response to fuel price spikes and supply-chain disruptions stemming from the war in the Middle East. The role is intended to stabilise domestic fuel supply and price volatility and mitigate inflationary risks, but is unlikely to materially move markets in the near term.

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Australia appointed former energy regulator Anthea Harris as a national 'fuel czar' to coordinate the response to fuel price spikes and supply-chain disruptions stemming from the war in the Middle East. The role is intended to stabilise domestic fuel supply and price volatility and mitigate inflationary risks, but is unlikely to materially move markets in the near term.