Australia’s fuel crisis is intensifying, with empty bowsers, soaring prices, and growing fears it could spill into a full-blown shortage. In response, the Prime Minister has announced a new national task force to keep petrol and diesel flowing. But will it actually fix the problem… or is it just political theatre?

In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Seven News Political Reporter, Josh Martin, to unpack the latest developments. 

Headlines: 
There’s been a concerning escalation in the war in the Middle East, with key gas plants targeted in ongoing strikes.
The Former Director of the United States National Counterterrorism Centre has broken his silence over the Iran war after sensationally quitting from the top job
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has brushed off speculation that she could face a leadership challenge
And Australia’s unemployment rate has increased to 4.3%

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Australia&rsquo;s fuel crisis is intensifying, with empty bowsers, soaring prices, and growing fears it could spill into a full-blown shortage. In response, the Prime Minister has announced a new national task force to keep petrol and diesel flowing. But will it actually fix the problem&hellip; or is it just political theatre?
In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Seven News Political Reporter, <a href="https://7news.com.au/profile/josh-martin">Josh Martin</a>, to unpack the latest developments.&nbsp;
Headlines:&nbsp;
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<li>There&rsquo;s been a concerning escalation in the war in the Middle East, with key gas plants targeted in ongoing strikes.</li>
<li>The Former Director of the United States National Counterterrorism Centre has broken his silence over the Iran war after sensationally quitting from the top job</li>
<li>Victorian Premier&nbsp;Jacinta&nbsp;Allan has brushed off speculation that she could face a leadership challenge</li>
<li>And&nbsp;Australia&rsquo;s&nbsp;unemployment rate&nbsp;has increased&nbsp;to 4.3%</li>
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A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.
Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.
Know more in minutes.
Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.