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Australia Faces Fuel Shortages: Limit Travel This Easter

4/4/2026

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Energy Minister Chris Bowen urged Australians to limit fuel purchases during Easter as shortages persist after a six-week Middle East conflict.
Many Australians have canceled travel plans for the holiday weekend.
Bowen said Australia has 39 days of petrol, 29 days of diesel, and 30 days of jet fuel available.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned that economic impacts will persist for months and urged using public transport.

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Energy Minister Chris Bowen urged Australians to limit fuel purchases during Easter as shortages persist after a six-week Middle East conflict.
Many Australians have canceled travel plans for the holiday weekend.
Bowen said Australia has 39 days of petrol, 29 days of diesel, and 30 days of jet fuel available.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned that economic impacts will persist for months and urged using public transport.