Fuel crisis threatens 20% grocery price surge | Sunrise

Australian farmers are facing a severe diesel shortage crisis, with 400-500 fuel stations across regional and remote Australia running out of fuel. Cattle farmer Jeremy Walsh warns that grocery prices could rise by 20% by Anzac Day as the fuel crisis impacts crop planting, livestock transport, and the entire agricultural supply chain. The shortage threatens winter cereal crop production and essential food supplies, with farmers calling on the Prime Minister and Energy Minister to take immediate action to secure fuel supplies for rural Australia. Get the latest news » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ More from Sunrise » https://sunrise.com.au Subscribe to Sunrise » https://7news.link/SunriseSubscribe Subscribe to the Sunrise newsletter » http://7sunrise.link/Newsletter Connect with Sunrise online: Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/Sunrise Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/sunriseon7/ TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@sunriseon7 X » https://x.com/sunriseon7 #SunriseOn7 #7NEWS