Albanese to Visit Brunei, Malaysia for Fuel and Supply Chain Talks

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Feb. 4, 2026. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty ImagesPrime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to Brunei and Malaysia from April 14 to 17, as Australia steps up diplomatic efforts to secure fuel and fertiliser supplies amid mounting global uncertainty.The visits come as Australia remains heavily dependent on imports, sourcing around 90 percent of its liquid fuel needs from overseas—leaving it exposed to price shocks and supply disruptions.