Junior Minister confirms 'contingency plans' are being discussed to deal with fuel crisis

A Junior Minister says that the government are making contingency plans to deal with any fuel crisis that may develop as a result of the war in the Ukraine.

The Minister of State with responsibility for Research and Development, Farm Safety, and New Market Development Martin Hayden says the government must plan for every eventuality.

Speaking to Ocean FM during his visit to the region Minister Hayden says introducing a mini Budget is not an option for the government at present:

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