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Program: 'Only take what you need': Darren Chester urges people in cities not to panic buy fuel

Program:Radio National Breakfast

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The war in the middle east has intensified overnight with both Israel and Iran targeting major energy sites, so what does this mean for fuel security? 

  • GUEST: Darren Chester, Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
  • PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

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A sign in regional Western Australia cautioning petrol users to not take all the fuel so others can also get some.(ABC Great Southern: Mark Bennett)

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Radio National Breakfast full program - 19 March 2026

Duration: 2 hours 54 minutes 59 seconds
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'Only take what you need': Darren Chester urges people in cities not to panic buy fuel

A white petrol bowser with sign saying low fuel
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