Albanese jets to Brunei and Malaysia to secure fuel supply | ABC NEWS

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is heading to Brunei and Malaysia to secure fertiliser and fuel supply amid an oil crisis triggered by the war in the Middle East.
The Australian leader's visits to the South East Asian nations are not intended to gain more products but to ensure open communication and better coordination between Canberra and Kuala Lumpur and Bandar Seri Begawan.
The federal government has reiterated its call for a de-escalation between Iran and the US, as Resources Minister Madeleine King says it is ‘regrettable’ that ceasefire talks broke down.

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