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Albanese Visits Brunei, Malaysia to Secure Fuel Supplies

4/12/2026

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit Brunei and Malaysia from April 14 to 17 to secure fuel supplies amid Middle East disruptions.
He will meet Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Albanese says regional engagement is essential to Australia's energy security, which relies on imports for about 80% of fuel.
Malaysia provides about 10% of Australia’s fertiliser-grade urea.
Brunei contributes to diesel imports.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit Brunei and Malaysia from April 14 to 17 to secure fuel supplies amid Middle East disruptions.
He will meet Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Albanese says regional engagement is essential to Australia's energy security, which relies on imports for about 80% of fuel.
Malaysia provides about 10% of Australia’s fertiliser-grade urea.
Brunei contributes to diesel imports.