March 19, 2026, Melbourne, Victoria State, Australia: Petrol pumps at a petrol station. Fuel prices in Australia remain elevated amid global tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, continuing to impact household and transport costs. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that 'every single ship' carrying oil bound for Australia 'has landed,' adding there is 'no less supply' and attributing leer más price pressures to increased demand. The government has announced a new fuel supply taskforce, led by Anthea Harris, to coordinate efforts between state and federal authorities and monitor the national fuel supply outlook. leer menos