Energy Minister Chris Bowen says he is “pleased” with the projected fuel supply for April, even as service stations across the country continue to grapple with high demand and patchy shortages. Speaking on Good Friday, Bowen said refilling efforts were underway nationwide, despite persistent pressure on the system.
In New South Wales, 182 service stations were out of fuel on Friday only slightly down from 184 the previous day. Of the state’s 2,400 stations, 48 were completely dry, though Bowen noted that shortages were less severe in other parts of Australia and were mostly concentrated in diesel.
Victoria reported 76 stations out of diesel and 37 out of unleaded petrol. Queensland recorded 75 diesel outages and 24 unleaded shortages, while South Australia had 28 stations without diesel and 15 without unleaded.
In Western Australia, 37 stations were out of diesel and 58 had no unleaded. Tasmania reported seven stations out of each fuel type, and the Northern Territory had five diesel shortages and four unleaded outages.
Bowen said refineries were prioritising diesel deliveries to New South Wales, where demand is surging during sowing and seeding season. He reiterated that while April’s supply outlook was encouraging, the winter months remain a period of heightened risk.
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