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PM says fuel supply now above pre-war levels, no word on extending excise cut

ABC Australia · May 16, 2026, 1:09 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Anthony Albanese says the country's fuel supply is now greater than it was before the Iran war.
  • Anthony Albanese says the country's supply of fuel is now greater than it was before the Iran war broke out on February 28.
  • Energy Minister Chris Bowen says Australia has 44 days' worth of petrol, 36 days' worth of diesel and 35 days' worth of jet fuel.

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Anthony Albanese says the country's fuel supply is now greater than it was before the Iran war. (ABC News: Stuart Carnegie)

Anthony Albanese says the country's supply of fuel is now greater than it was before the Iran war broke out on February 28.

Energy Minister Chris Bowen says Australia has 44 days' worth of petrol, 36 days' worth of diesel and 35 days' worth of jet fuel.

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