A war of words has erupted after an Albanese Government Minister accused gas companies of being addicted to the “Putin profits” they are reaping in.
some retailers are turning away customers or hiking prices due to fears of supplyIn an interview with Sky News Australia on Tuesday Mr Husic said producers were"addicted to the Putin profits they are making", in reference to Russia’s deadly invasion of Ukraine which has sent shockwaves through the global energy market.
Industry Minister Ed Husic said gas producers were"addicted to the Putin profits they are making". Picture: Getty Liberal Senator Jane Hume fired back on Wednesday accusing Mr Husic of demonising the producers and suppliers with the language used.
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