Australia has announced the creation of a national fuel reserve of 1 billion liters to address the global energy crisis triggered by the ongoing war in the Middle East. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement on Wednesday, stating that the government-owned stockpile will primarily ensure long-term supplies of diesel and aviation fuel. He emphasized that the main goal is to protect Australia from the negative impacts of the current crisis. Details of the plan are expected to be presented in next week’s national budget.
Energy Minister Chris Bowen noted that although Australia is one of the few members of the International Energy Agency, it previously had no national fuel reserve. He said the government is preparing for potential future shocks as global conditions become increasingly unstable. Australia currently has only two oil refineries, making it highly vulnerable to disruptions in global supply chains.
The country relies heavily on the Strait of Hormuz for fuel imports, a route that has been nearly closed since February 28 following U.S. and Israeli attacks toward Iran, severely affecting global oil and gas transport.
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