Refinery CEO’s Huge Call on Petrol Prices

Viva Energy says fire at Victorian refinery will not cause fuel supply issues

Despite the refinery running at reduced capacity following a fire, experts say the incident in Geelong this week should not significantly affect fuel prices.

Supply expert warns of petrol price rise in Victoria

Supply chain expert David Leaney warns the price of petrol in Victoria could potentially jump 8 cents a litre after the Geelong refinery fire.

State facing potential fuel jump of 8c/litre, expert warns

A supply chain expert has warned that Victorians could face weeks of higher prices at the pump after the Geelong refinery fire.The blaze that erupted at the Viva Energy oil refinery on Wednesday night has reduced diesel and jet fuel output to 80 per cent of normal levels, and petrol to 60 per cent, with the repair timeline currently unknown.David Leaney of the Australian National University said the company's output, which supplies 50 per cent…

Petrol price could spike after horror fire

One group of Aussies could be set for a hit to their hip pockets, an expert has warned, after the Viva Energy oil refinery burst into flames.

Refinery CEO’s huge call on petrol prices

The chief executive of an oil refinery that went up in flames in Victoria’s west on Wednesday has given insight into whether the setback would directly hit Aussies’ hip pockets.