Panic buying blamed for reduced fuel availability in regions

Panic buying, not supply constraints, causing fuel shortages: Bowen

Minister says fuel security is strong, but instructs his department to issue him with daily updates on reserves, rather than the usual quarterly briefings.

Panic buying blamed for reduced fuel availability in regions

Regional WA towns have been forced to reduce fuel availability as distributors try to curb panic buying.

Government blame ‘panic buying’ for WA fuel shortage

A round-table will convened to tackle fuel shortages but the State Government insists it’s a result of panic buying and that there’s no actual supply issues as result of the war in Iran.

Regional shires restrict fuel to curb panic buying

Several Wheatbelt and Great Southern shires and service station operators have been forced to restrict fuel as the Middle East conflict continues and fuel distributors struggle to keep up with demand.