The fire at the refinery, which processes 120,000 barrels of oil daily and supplies over half of Victoria's fuel needs, lasted over 13 hours with flames reaching up to 60 metres. Energy Minister Chris Bowen described the situation as dire, emphasizing Australia's heavy reliance on imports for 80% of its fuel. The Prime Minister announced securing additional diesel to mitigate the impact of the fire and reassured the public that fuel rationing would not be necessary, despite potential increases in petrol prices due to supply disruptions.
BUSINESSPublished 16 Apr 2026 • Published 1 day ago • Updated 13h ago
Victoria Refinery Fire Disrupts Fuel Supply and Prices
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Australia is facing a fuel crisis after a refinery fire, prompting Prime Minister Albanese to secure additional supplies during visits to Malaysia and Brunei. The government is also importing urea fertiliser to address agricultural concerns amid rising prices due to the war on Iran.
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