Minister Asks Australians to Stop Panic Buying As Fuel Prices Climb

‘Panic buying does not help the situation, panic buying very much causes the situation,’ said Energy Minister Chris Bowen.
Minister Asks Australians to Stop Panic Buying As Fuel Prices Climb
The Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen addresses the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on March 10, 2026. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images
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Energy Minister Chris Bowen has urged Australians to avoid panic buying fuel, warning that hoarding could worsen supply pressures amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Speaking to reporters on March 17, Bowen called for a measured response, saying community cooperation would be critical in managing any potential disruptions.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].