Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged Australians to use public transport due to fuel supply uncertainties created by the Iran war, the Associated Press reports.
Albanese said in a statement broadcast Wednesday by major television and radio networks that “the months ahead may not be easy.”
“You should go about your business and your life as normal. Enjoy your Easter,” Albanese said.
“And over the coming weeks, if you can switch to catching the train or bus or tram to work, do so,” he added.
Australia slashed fuel taxes from Wednesday in a bid to curb price rises at the pump, according to AP.
The government maintains that Australia has all the fuel it needs, but panic buying and distribution problems have created regional shortages.
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