Chris Bowen on the fuel crisis, a gas tax, and backing the Iran war

<p>It&rsquo;s been a rollercoaster ride on the global oil market, with wild swings in petrol prices at the bowser.</p> <p>The war against Iran has caused panic buying in Australia and around the world.</p> <p>Meanwhile, our government has been criticised for not having greater reserves of petrol, diesel and jet fuel.</p> <p>And for&nbsp;<em>not</em> imposing higher taxes on giant gas companies, which are now raking in&nbsp;</p> <p>a fortune thanks to the war.</p> <p>Today, Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen on how prepared Australia …