Business Weekend | 29 March

Business Weekend | 29 March

From Business Weekend by Sky News Australia / NZ

March 29, 2026 · 48 min · Season 1 · Episode 311

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of the Middle East conflict on fuel supply chains and the government's bailout of Boyne Aluminium, along with warnings to farmers about a fertiliser shortage due to the War in Iran.

The Middle East conflict exposes fuel supply chain weakness, the government announces $2 billion Boyne Aluminium smelter bailout. Plus, farmers warned of fertiliser shortage due to the War in Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

  • fuel supply chain
  • government bailout
  • fertiliser shortage
  • Middle East conflict
  • agriculture
  • economic impact

Keywords

  • Middle East
  • fuel supply chain
  • Boyne Aluminium
  • bailout
  • fertiliser shortage
  • War in Iran
  • agriculture
  • economic impact

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boyne Aluminium

Places: Middle East, Iran

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