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Previously set at 2.7 billion litres for diesel and 1 billion litres for petrol, the obligation has now been lowered to 2.2 billion litres for diesel and 700 million litres for petrol. This adjustment will allow companies to release excess stocks into the market without breaching legal requirements. Bowen emphasized that the fuel won’t flood the market immediately. “The fuel will not be released immediately,” he stated during a press conference. “I will be having conversations… with fuel companies about ensuring that this flows to regional Australia.” The minister highlighted ongoing discussions with industry players, securing undertakings that extra supply will prioritize areas of shortage. “The minimum stock obligation will be reduced for each company in return for an undertaking… to ensure that extra supply flows to the regions of shortage,” Bowen said. He described the response as “sensible” and “well-calibrated,” aimed at providing flexibility in supply chains while maintaining overall security. The decision comes against a backdrop of global oil market turmoil. Brent crude prices surged past $100 a barrel on Friday amid reports of Iran laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz—a critical chokepoint for much of the world’s oil shipments. Disruptions in this vital trade route have heightened fears of prolonged shortages, with ripple effects reaching distant markets like Australia. Resources Minister Madeleine King is en route to Japan for urgent talks at the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Forum. She will meet counterparts from the US, Japan, South Korea, Timor-Leste, and others to coordinate responses to fuel supply and demand challenges. “I’m hoping to achieve good discussions about where everyone else is sitting in addressing the fuel supply or demand issues they’re facing,” King told ABC TV. King acknowledged the broader risks: “The ripple effects of such conflict reach everybody’s shores, including Australia’s.” She stressed the need for collaborative international efforts to mitigate impacts if the conflict persists. Australia’s fuel stocks remain relatively robust compared to historical lows, with recent estimates showing around 36 days of petrol, 34 days of diesel, and 32 days of jet fuel. However, localized pressures—particularly in regional and rural areas—have prompted action. Farmers, fishers, and independent distributors have reported difficulties accessing supplies, exacerbated by heightened demand and supply chain strains. The government has also temporarily relaxed fuel quality standards, allowing higher sulfur levels for two months to redirect about 100 million litres of petrol monthly from export to domestic use. Major refiner Ampol has committed to prioritizing this for shortage-hit regions and wholesale markets. Critics argue Australia’s reserves fall short of the International Energy Agency’s 90-day recommendation, leaving the nation vulnerable in prolonged crises. The IEA recently approved a record release of 400 million barrels from member emergency stocks, including Australia’s contribution, to stabilize global markets. Bowen has repeatedly assured the public that arrivals continue on schedule and stocks are secure, attributing some shortages to panic buying rather than fundamental supply failures. Yet, with Brent crude volatility and Hormuz uncertainties, the MSO tweak represents a pragmatic step to ease immediate pressures without depleting strategic buffers entirely. As diplomatic efforts intensify overseas and domestic measures roll out, the focus remains on ensuring fuel reaches those who need it most—particularly in remote communities reliant on diesel for agriculture and transport. The coming weeks will test the effectiveness of these calibrated responses amid an unpredictable global energy landscape. (Photos integrated from recent reports: Chris Bowen addressing the media on fuel security; Madeleine King speaking at industry events; Regional fuel tanker at a servo amid shortages; Brent crude price surge chart highlighting oil market volatility.) reuters.com theaustralian.com.au australianmining.com.au weeklytimesnow.com.au investingnews.com Next slidePrevious slide The government’s proactive stance underscores the interconnectedness of global conflicts and domestic energy resilience, with ongoing monitoring to prevent escalation.

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