Australia's government has sought to reassure motorists that shipments of fuel continue to arrive, and petrol shortages in rural towns stem from panic buying

Australia's government has sought to reassure motorists that shipments of fuel continue to arrive, and petrol shortages in rural towns stem from panic buying

 William WEST

Australia will halve a fuel tax to help motorists experiencing soaring petrol prices due to war in the Middle East, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday.

Albanese announced the step after meeting with the leaders of Australia's states and territories on Monday, agreeing a plan to tackle fuel shortages as the war in the Middle East continues.

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