Energy Minister to Travel to Saudi Arabia to Secure Further Fuel Supplies
Bowen said that 'getting the best information' through a personal meeting with his counterpart would be key to managing fuel supply risks in the coming period.
TL;DR
- Energy Minister Chris Bowen will visit Saudi Arabia to meet his counterpart.
- The visit aims to secure Australia's fuel supplies.
- Fuel prices have risen due to higher global oil prices and the end of the fuel excise cut.
- The government has secured 3.3 billion liters of fuel for delivery next month.
- Australia has 41 days' worth of petrol in reserve.