# Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-21**: Interim Authorization — ACCC grants emergency powers to fuel companies to coordinate logistics.
- **2026-03-21**: Federal Warning — Treasurer Jim Chalmers issues a public warning against price gouging and anti-competitive behavior.
- **2026-03-20**: AIP Application — The Australian Institute of Petroleum applies for urgent competition law exemptions.
- **2026-03-18**: Hormuz Blockade — Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting 20% of global oil supply.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### ACCC Grants Emergency Supply Powers to Fuel Giants Amid Global Crisis
2026-03-21 02:07:32 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 4

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued an emergency interim authorization allowing major fuel companies to coordinate supply chains following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. While the move aims to prevent nationwide shortages, regulators have issued a stern warning against price-fixing and anti-competitive behavior.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/accc-fuel-supply-emergency-authorization-hormuz

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