Western Australia’s Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson told ABC’s Stateline program on 2 May that the state is “confident” it has adequate petrol, diesel and jet-A1 supplies for May and is gaining confidence for June, despite ongoing volatility triggered by the war in the Middle-East. Her optimism rests partly on the Commonwealth’s new shipments—100 million litres of jet fuel and 50 million litres of diesel—bound for Perth and other ports, plus the state’s own purchase of 12 million litres of diesel for strategic stockpiles in Wyndham, Kwinana and Esperance. Sanderson revealed that alternative supply chains outside the Middle-East are now feeding Australian refineries, while the federal Export Finance facility is underwriting importers’ spot purchases. WA is also considering creating a dedicated state reserve to protect its mining and agriculture sectors, which are highly diesel-dependent. For mobility professionals the update means reduced risk of last-minute flight cancellations from Perth—Australia’s main western gateway—and fewer disruptions to heavy-haul road movements supporting project sites. However, officials warned that if the National Fuel Security Plan is elevated to Level 3, fuel rationing for non-essential travel could still be introduced. Companies with Perth-based expatriates or fly-in teams should keep contingency policies current and monitor ministerial press conferences, as fuel allocations will be reviewed fortnightly.
Source: ABC News
