Amid growing concerns over Australia's fuel security, Energy Minister Chris Bowen has downplayed shortage fears by pointing to stable reserves and suggesting citizens work from home.

However, transport workers are slamming this response as completely out of touch, arguing that "panic buying" is a myth and that essential supply chain workers cannot simply log in from the couch.

Amid growing concerns over Australia's fuel security, Energy Minister Chris Bowen has downplayed shortage fears by pointing to stable reserves and suggesting citizens work from home.
However, transport workers are slamming this response as completely out of touch, arguing that "panic buying" is a myth and that essential supply chain workers cannot simply log in from the couch.

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Truckies warn of supermarket 'Armageddon' as soaring fuel costs rock the transport industry

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