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.

Energy Minister to Travel to Saudi Arabia to Secure Further Fuel Supplies

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.