Australia Unleashes Fuel Stockpile but Swears It's Not Running Out
KEY POINTS
- •On March 13, 2026, Australia planned to release nearly 20% of its fuel stockpile amid supply concerns.
- •Energy Minister Bowen insisted the country was 'nowhere near' running out of fuel despite the release.
- •Barnaby Joyce discussed One Nation’s intention to contest seats across all parties in the upcoming federal election.
On March 13, 2026, Australia decided to sprinkle nearly 20% of its sacred fuel stockpile onto the fire of public anxiety. Meanwhile, Energy Minister Bowen channeled his inner oil baron by firmly insisting the country is 'nowhere near' running out of fuel—a claim as reassuring as 'Trust me, the Wi-Fi won’t drop!' Over on the political turf, Barnaby Joyce jabbered on RN Breakfast, confessing One Nation’s sly playbook to crash every party seat—Labor, Liberal, National, even teal seats—like a political party crasher with RSVP issues. Joyce also served a democracy lesson: 'You don't own their vote, you earn it,' which sounds nicer than 'We want your votes more than our morning coffee.' Naturally, there’s no target against Nationals or Liberals because throwing darts blindly at seats is part of the charm.
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(1 of 3)Australia’s fuel says 'hold my beer' as Bowen assures nobody’s running dry while One Nation crash-party invites itself to every seat. Democracy’s looking like a badly planned BBQ.
Bowen releasing fuel while denying shortage is the Aussie version of saying 'I’m fine' with a broken ankle.
One Nation wants to pop up in every seat like that one friend who RSVP’d 'Maybe' for the entire election party.
Source: Theguardian | Published: 3/13/2026 | Author: Nick Visser
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