The #Australian government says we have a good stockpile of fuel.

As long as you don’t go out & buy any.

#ArseHats #auspol #Oil

@John

wonder has #Angus managed to bring some of our reserve supply to australia yet? 🤔

#Auspol #FuelSupply

@maudenificent @John

“Energy Minister #ChrisBowen signalled the government’s intent to support the continued operation of Australia’s remaining oil refineries: “We back our refineries – unlike the Coalition, who let four close under them,” he said.
The refiners are expecting to be told of an outcome from the talks within the next three weeks.”

“The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has sharpened the focus on fuel security and the importance of maintaining a domestic oil-refining capability,” an Ampol spokesman said. “We are confident that the government recognises the critical role refining plays in #Australia.”

Politicians politicking.

<https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/local-refiners-seek-federal-lifeline-as-fuel-supply-fears-grow-20260308-p5o8gr.html> (paywall) / <https://archive.md/pRnb8>

Local refiners seek federal lifeline as fuel supply fears grow

Labor is locked in high-stakes talks to keep Australia’s last two oil refineries open as Middle East fuel shock fears deepen.

The Sydney Morning Herald