By Anadolu Agency
May 1, 2026 9:40 amAustralia on Friday said the government has secured additional fuel shipments to bolster national energy supplies, including 100 million liters of jet fuel and 50 million liters of diesel as global markets face mounting pressure due to ongoing Middle East tensions.
The new shipments will be delivered to Brisbane, Perth, and Darwin as part of a broader effort to protect the country from global energy market instability, according to an official statement issued by the Prime Minister’s office.
These shipments will be in addition to eight earlier deliveries arranged in partnership with BP Australia, Ampol, and Viva Energy, expected to arrive in May and June.
In total, Australia has now secured more than 450 million liters of diesel and 100 million liters of jet fuel to ensure continued fuel availability across transport, aviation, and logistics sectors.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government is working “day and night” to shield Australians from global disruptions linked to overseas conflicts.
“We have now secured more than 450 million liters of additional diesel and 100 million liters of additional jet fuel to keep Australia moving,” he said.
Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the latest shipments demonstrate growing cooperation with industry partners to strengthen supply chains, while Transport Minister Catherine King highlighted that the secured jet fuel will provide stability for aviation and freight operations for the first time since the conflict began.
On Thursday, Australia and South Korea also renewed a key energy partnership aimed at ensuring stable supplies of diesel and other liquid fuels.
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