Mosman Council declares state of emergency as Strait of Hormuz closure threatens delivery of white Range Rovers

SHIP HAPPENS: The ongoing fuel crisis has quickly been dwarfed by new concerns about a shipment of white Range Rovers en route to car dealerships in Sydney’s lower North Shore.

Mosman Council has declared a local state of emergency, saying some families have no choice but to continue using their current European SUVs for several more weeks, despite many having already mentally moved on.

“I can handle rising fuel costs, but this is a massive blow to my identity,” says one Mosman mother of two.

“My current white Range Rover is more than 14 months old.”

The council says it’s working with authorities to develop an emergency response.

“We’re in talks with the Iranian regime hoping to convince them to let that ship though,” says a Mosman Council spokesperson.

“In the meantime, we’re offering counselling services for affected prestige car owners.”