The WA Government will provide a weekly fuel update to keep the public informed on the state’s fuel security.
These updates will detail the specific actions the Government is taking to manage supply chain issues caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
For more information on WA’s fuel supply, including how you can keep yourself and the community informed visit Western Australia’s Fuel Security page.
Summary of current fuel situation (10 April)
What was achieved this week:
- Our emergency powers are already working - WA now has access to the most detailed supply chain information of any state, allowing us to pinpoint problems and solve them quickly.
We have put this information to good use – working with fuel companies and distributors over the Easter weekend to minimise fuel distribution issues.
Petrol stations reporting stockouts fell from 61 last Friday to 18 today (out of 771 stations statewide).
We’re expanding FuelWatch to include every fuel retailer across the State from 1st May and have increased fines for those who don’t accurately report their prices.
We’re also making it mandatory for fuel retailers to report to FuelWatch when they are out of fuel.
Additional fuel is flowing into Western Australia, with BP confirming they have secured an extra tanker of diesel on top of their normal 10 shipments in April.
Fuel companies continue to remain confident that fuel shipments for April will arrive as planned.
We’re keeping flights more affordable for Regional Western Australians by extending the Regional Airfare Zone Cap (RAZC) scheme – despite jet fuel prices continuing to rise.
Larger triple-trailer road trains will be permitted to travel along Great Northern Highway between Wubin and Muchea - helping to deliver fertiliser, fuel and other essential freight to regions more efficiently.
We’re also supporting freight operators to transport more milk and perishable food by allowing trucks to carry an additional 10 tonnes per load.
What we are working to address:
Keeping the WA economy strong through the work of Industry Support Working Group identifying areas for government support.
Using the data from fuel companies to assess where government action is needed to support fuel distribution.
Continue working with industry and the Commonwealth to clarify expected fuel shipments arriving in May.
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