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Australia is seeking alternative fuel supplies from the US, Mexico, and Asia as diesel prices spike to record highs. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is traveling to Singapore to secure supplies, while

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Summary

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has stated that fuel shipments into Australia are secure until at least the middle of May. Australia is reportedly seeking new fuel supplies from the US, Mexico, and Asia as diesel prices hit record highs. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is traveling to Singapore to secure ongoing supplies, while the government has reportedly extended assistance to refineries Ampol and Viva to bid for oil shipments.

Key Facts

  • Fuel shipments into Australia are secure until at least the middle of May, according to Energy Minister Chris Bowen.[1]unverified
  • Australia is pursuing new fuel supplies from the US, Mexico, and Asian neighbors.[1]unverified
  • Diesel prices have spiked to record highs.[1]unverified
  • The government has used new powers to underwrite efforts by refineries Ampol and Viva to purchase oil shipments.[1]unverified
  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is flying to Singapore to lock in ongoing petrol supplies.[1]unverified

Locations

AustraliaAustralia, Oceania
-25.27, 133.78
United StatesUnited States, North America
37.09, -95.71
MexicoMexico, North America
23.63, -102.55
SingaporeSingapore, Asia
1.35, 103.82
CanberraAustralia, Oceania
-35.28, 149.13

Sources (2)

Guardian World (opens in new tab)rss· mainstream7h ago
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Guardian World (opens in new tab)rss· mainstream7h ago
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Energy Minister Chris Bowen has stated that fuel shipments into Australia are secure until at least the middle of May. Australia is reportedly seeking new fuel supplies from the US, Mexico, and Asia as diesel prices hit record highs. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is traveling to Singapore to secure ongoing supplies, while the government has reportedly extended assistance to refineries Ampol and Viva to bid for oil shipments.

  • • Fuel shipments into Australia are secure until at least the middle of May, according to Energy Minister Chris Bowen.
  • • Australia is pursuing new fuel supplies from the US, Mexico, and Asian neighbors.
  • • Diesel prices have spiked to record highs.
  • • The government has used new powers to underwrite efforts by refineries Ampol and Viva to purchase oil shipments.
  • • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is flying to Singapore to lock in ongoing petrol supplies.
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Australia is reportedly seeking new fuel supplies from the US, Mexico, and Asia as diesel prices hit record highs. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is traveling to Singapore to secure ongoing supplies, while the government has reportedly extended assistance to refineries Ampol and Viva to bid for oil shipments.

  • • Australia is pursuing new fuel supplies from the US, Mexico, and Asian neighbors.
  • • Diesel prices have spiked to record highs.
  • • The government has used new powers to underwrite efforts by refineries Ampol and Viva to purchase oil shipments.
  • • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is flying to Singapore to lock in ongoing petrol supplies.