Pacific leaders launch fuel plan amid warnings of 'prolonged' crisis
Pacific leaders have established a taskforce to address potential energy supply shocks due to the ongoing Iran war. Concerns have been raised about the impact on fuel availability and rising prices in the region. Australia has warned that the Pacific must prepare for a prolonged crisis affecting fuel and food prices.
- ▪Pacific leaders have endorsed a taskforce to manage energy supply issues stemming from the Iran war.
- ▪Concerns have been raised that the region will suffer if fuel tankers stop arriving.
- ▪Australia has warned that the Pacific needs to prepare for a prolonged crisis affecting fuel and food prices.
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Pacific Islands leaders endorse fuel taskforce plan amid concerns about oil supplyBy foreign affairs reporter Stephen DziedzicTopic:World PoliticsFri 22 May 2026 at 6:52pmFri 22 May 2026 at 6:52pmFri 22 May 2026 at 6:52pmThe cost of fuel has become a serious issue in many Pacific countries since the Iran war began. (Supplied: Fiji News and Sports)In short:Pacific leaders have set up a taskforce to deal with any energy supply shocks stemming from the Iran war.One regional leader has warned countries will "suffer" if fuel tankers stop arriving.What's next?Australia has warned Pacific leaders they need to prepare for a "prolonged" crisis.abc.net.au/news/pacific-islands-fuel-taskforce-iran-war-supply-shocks/106712840Link copiedShareShare articleThe Pacific's chief diplomat has warned the…
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