Sky News Australia will premiere a special one-hour program Australia’s Fuel Crisis.
Australia is facing mounting pressure on its fuel supply, with rising prices, emergency stockpile declines, global instability, and increasing concerns about long-term energy security.
What does this mean for everyday Australians, for industry, and for the nation’s future resilience?
Presented by award-winning journalist and Sky News Political Contributor Chris Uhlmann, the special will be an in-depth discussion that cuts through the headlines to examine the real issues behind the fuel crisis.
Uhlmann will be joined by an expert energy panel including Minerals Council of Australia CEO Tania Constable, Australian Energy Producers CEO Samantha McCulloch, and Page Research Centre CEO Gerard Holland.
The program will explore the key drivers shaping the fuel crisis, from international supply chain disruptions and geographical tensions to domestic policy changes and infrastructure limitations.
“We are getting a hard lesson in how the world really works and what fuels it runs on,” Chris Uhlmann said.
“Oil and gas underpin the price of everything because they make and move everything, so when their cost surges it ripples through the entire economy.
“Price spikes are locked in, but the real test is whether the flow of liquid fuels to Australia holds.
“If it is interrupted, the nation will grind to a halt.
“This Sunday, Sky News examines where we are, how we got here, how we navigate these dangerous waters, and the lessons we must learn from this crisis.”
When and where to watch Chris Uhlmann’s Australia Fuel Crisis special?
The documentary will premiere live on Sky News Australia and SkyNews.com.au Sunday 29 March at 7.30pm AEDT.
Only subscribers will be able to watch on SkyNews.com.au. To become a subscriber, click here.
What we know so far
As the Middle East conflict pushes into uncertain territory, concerns over fuel are intensifying and global prices are surging.
In some parts of Australia, petrol and diesel are nearing $3 a litre, with stations in both metropolitan and regional areas running dry.
While the government maintains supplies remain secure, questions are growing over how well-prepared Australia is for long term disruptions.
On Friday, the Albanese government was urged to introduce a national “fuel dashboard” as the Coalition warned Australia could face severe shortages by the end of April.
‘Australia’s Fuel Crisis’ premieres on Sky News this Sunday 29 March at 7.30pm AEDT and will be available to stream at SkyNews.com.au.