Middle East crisis 'ratcheting up' anxiety among business groups, ACCI says

More than 500 service stations around the country are without at least one type of fuel, as the Prime Minister calls a national cabinet meeting for Monday to better co-ordinate action between states and the Commonwealth.

Business groups have warned energy access - and skyrocketing costs - are already pulling the handbrake on growth and productivity, calling for government to put every possible response on the table.