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Australia Supports Fuel Purchase Amid Supply Disruptions

4/9/2026

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Australia will back Ampol and Viva Energy in buying fuel at inflated prices due to disruptions.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says disruptions will have lasting effects and that Australia is a key liquefied natural gas supplier to Singapore.
The government will oversee fuel distribution and prioritize regions with depleted gas stations.
Albanese will meet Singapore's Lawrence Wong to strengthen fuel supply chains.

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Australia will back Ampol and Viva Energy in buying fuel at inflated prices due to disruptions.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says disruptions will have lasting effects and that Australia is a key liquefied natural gas supplier to Singapore.
The government will oversee fuel distribution and prioritize regions with depleted gas stations.
Albanese will meet Singapore's Lawrence Wong to strengthen fuel supply chains.