India, April 1 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday addressed the country, announcing some restrictions and urging people to opt a few measures amid a global energy crisis fuelled by the conflict in West Asia.

As the conflict between US-Israel and Iran enters its second month, disruptions have continued for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which serves as a critical passage for global energy trade. Owing to this, energy prices have climbed up, supplies are facing disruption and production is limited.

In response to this, Australian PM Albanese said the country's National Cabinet had adopted the National Fuel Security Plan, which would help its citizens if supplies remain seriously disrupted over a long term....