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Australia fuel supply strong, no plans to ration, energy minister says
Australia has 38 days of petrol supply as the government uses reserves and seeks new suppliers without invoking emergency fuel powers, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said.
- On March 22, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said Australia will not invoke emergency fuel powers and has no plans to ration fuel, maintaining supply stability.
- With Australia importing about 90% of its fuel, Asian refinery slowdowns and six cancelled shipments from Malaysia, South Korea, and Singapore have strained supplies, he said.
- The government released fuel from the strategic reserve, temporarily lowered sulphur standards, and last week appointed Anthea Harris to lead a national fuel supply task force.
- The Liquid Fuel Emergency Act 1984, Bowen noted, has not been invoked and is not designed to be used lightly; it prioritises defence and health fuel needs, while state governments hold powers to enact rationing.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia is seeking fuel from the United States and India while urging Australians not to panic‑buy, with stock levels at 38 days of petrol as of Saturday.
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