Fuel crisis rationing should be last resort expert warns 20260407 p5zlsk.html – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
Advertisement
Advertisement
This was published 5 months ago

Experts says fuel rationing should be 'last resort'

Richard Wood
Richard Wood

Powered by
Today

Fuel rationing in Australia should be a "last resort" measure, according to a logistics expert.

David Leaney, from the Australian National University, speaking on Today this morning state and federal governments had plenty of other measures available to combat petrol and diesel shortages.

"Rationing may become necessary, but there are other things that can done now," he said.

Advertisement
(AAP)

Fuel rationing in Australia should be a "last resort" measure, according to a logistics expert. 

READ MORE: Australians give their verdict on fuel excise cut

Encouraging more car pooling, forecourt fuel limits and banning containers, including jerrycans, were other potential measures.

Leaney says car pooling can make a 50 per cent difference in reducing commuting costs.

Energy Minister says Australia's fuel shipments have been secured for "well into" May.

Watch the full segment in the video above

Most viewed in Today Show

More to explore