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Australia Secures Fuel Imports Amid Iran's Oil Blockade

4/12/2026

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Australia’s fuel supply remains stable, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said, despite Iran’s blockade of oil exports.
The government has secured additional fuel imports.
The government is boosting shipments with major fuel companies under the national fuel security plan in its second stage.
Currently, 2.4% of service stations lack diesel, with outages decreasing since earlier in the week.

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Australia’s fuel supply remains stable, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said, despite Iran’s blockade of oil exports.
The government has secured additional fuel imports.
The government is boosting shipments with major fuel companies under the national fuel security plan in its second stage.
Currently, 2.4% of service stations lack diesel, with outages decreasing since earlier in the week.