David Leaney
International supply chain management specialist and lecturer at the Australian National University, offering expertise on fuel supply, stockpiles and distribution impacts.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 15min
Is it time to ration petrol and diesel?
David Leaney, an international supply chain specialist and ANU lecturer, explains how Australian fuel gets refined and shipped, why local stocks vary, and how panic buying drives prices up. He discusses strategic reserves, temporary regulatory fixes, and practical rationing ideas to protect emergency services and farmers. The conversation also covers shipping risks through the Strait of Hormuz and likely timelines for supply recovery.
Mar 22, 2026 • 25min
Breakfast Wrap: 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz
Leah Blythe, Liberal senator and shadow assistant minister; Peter Malinauskas, South Australian premier; David Leaney, ANU supply-chain lecturer; Dania Thaifa, Gulf security analyst; Mick Mulroy, former US defense official. They discuss the 48-hour Strait of Hormuz ultimatum, risks of targeting regional power infrastructure, Gulf states' defence limits, tanker cancellations affecting Australian fuel supply, and South Australia’s election signals.
Mar 22, 2026 • 6min
What Trump's 48 hour deadline could mean for fuel supply chains
David Leaney, lecturer in international supply chain management at ANU, explains how the Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens fuel flows. He outlines likely near-term price rises and patchy distribution. He quantifies cancelled tanker impacts and suggests practical steps for businesses and individuals. He also highlights broader vulnerabilities to gas, fertilizer and plastics supply chains.
