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Farmers facing fuel crisis (ABC Radio PM Program)

Press/Media: Expert Comment

Description

A very early call on the fuel crisis's impact on farmers. This was the first instance where I noted the loss of income from missing crop harvesting if farmers did not have access to diesel. 

Subject

diesel, shortage, farming, harvesting 

Period16 Mar 2026

Media contributions

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Media contributions

  • TitleFarmers facing fuel crisis
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletABC
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Size4 mins 17s
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date16/03/26
    DescriptionABC Listen Podcast

    State governments are calling on farmers to avoid panic buying fuel as diesel supplies struggle to reach regional Australia.

    The diesel supply chain is vital to farmers and truckies but experts say it is also the most exposed.

    Others on the program include:
    Chris Minns, NSW Premier
    Peter Malinauskas, SA Premier
    Steve Shearer, SA Road Transport Association
    Dr Lurion De Mello, Macquarie University
    Hamish McIntyre, National Farmers Federation
    Producer/AuthorSamantha Donovan
    URLhttps://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/pm/farmers-facing-fuel-crisis/106461660
    PersonsLurion De Mello
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