As the fuel crisis worsens and more sectors call for help, Labor must be prepared to make tough choices

‘The government is keen to be seen to be doing things to combat the fuel issue after being accused of being caught flat-footed in the early stages.’ Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Monday’s national cabinet meeting is not likely to endorse petrol rationing across Australia – but you can see more serious government interventions on the horizon.

The Albanese government doesn’t expect this fuel crisis to suddenly resolve itself.