Federal government says fuel supply 'solid and secure' as prices climb again
Federal government says Australia's fuel supply is 'solid and secure' as prices climb againBy Jacqueline BreenTopic:Petrol PricesPosted Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 2:19pmSat 25 Jul 2026 at 2:19pmSat 25 Jul 2026 at 2:19pmEnergy minister Chris Bowen says Australia currently has more fuel…
- ▪Federal government says Australia's fuel supply is 'solid and secure' as prices climb againBy Jacqueline BreenTopic:Petrol PricesPosted Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 2:19pmSat 25 Jul 2026 at 2:19pmSat 25 Jul 2026 at 2:19pmEnergy minister Chris Bowen s
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Federal government says Australia's fuel supply is 'solid and secure' as prices climb againBy Jacqueline BreenTopic:Petrol PricesPosted Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 2:19pmSat 25 Jul 2026 at 2:19pmSat 25 Jul 2026 at 2:19pmEnergy minister Chris Bowen says Australia currently has more fuel in store than when the conflict in the Middle East began. (ABC News)In short:The federal government is moving to reassure motorists about Australia's fuel supply as the conflict between the United States and Iran re-escalates once again.Oil prices tipped over $US100 ($143) a barrel this week for the first time since May, with the national average unleaded 91 price at $1.88 per litre on Saturday and diesel at $2.30.What's next?The fuel excise discount is due to expire on August 2, having been halved this month to 16…
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