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Willis Limits Fuel Rationing to Phase-Four, Uncapped for Emergencies

5/11/2026

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Finance Minister Nicola Willis announced that the government limited priority-user fuel rationing to the phase-four scenario of the National Fuel Plan.
Critical users such as emergency services and hospitals receive uncapped fuel in phase four, while food and freight operators must meet demand-reduction targets verified by spot checks.
A separate jet-fuel plan was created for aviation, recognizing its distinct usage from petrol and diesel.

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Finance Minister Nicola Willis announced that the government limited priority-user fuel rationing to the phase-four scenario of the National Fuel Plan.
Critical users such as emergency services and hospitals receive uncapped fuel in phase four, while food and freight operators must meet demand-reduction targets verified by spot checks.
A separate jet-fuel plan was created for aviation, recognizing its distinct usage from petrol and diesel.