Key updates
- Australia’s fuel stock position remains secure, with more than 30 days in reserves.
- A one-off $100 Fuel Support Payment is available to claim until 31 December 2026 to valid WA drivers via the ServiceWA app, find out more.
- The WA Government has secured a total of 20 million litres of diesel to ensure fuel can be directed quickly to where it’s needed most, including remote communities and key industries such as agriculture, resource and transport. The diesel will be 100 per cent State-owned and stored across locations including Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Geraldton and Kwinana.
Current fuel supply status in WA
- Australia’s fuel stock position is currently secure, with more than 30 days in reserves and shipments continuing to arrive. Western Australians are encouraged to only buy the fuel they need.
- All states and territories, including WA, remain at Level 2 on the National Fuel Security Plan, which allows the WA Government to gather timely data and information from the industry.
Price and cost of living relief
- A one-off $100 Fuel Support Payment is available to claim until 31 December 2026 to valid WA drivers via the ServiceWA app, find out more.
- The Australian Government has extended the fuel excise relief for the month of July, making petrol and diesel 16 cents per litre cheaper versus normal prices.
- The WA Government will cover increased fuel costs under the Regional Airfare Zone Cap scheme, keeping airfares capped for regional Western Australians travelling to Perth.
- Students can travel for free to and from school and every Sunday travel is free for all Smartrider and contactless payment travellers. Visit Transperth website for more information.
Increased fuel supply to support the regions
- The WA Government has secured a total of 20 million litres of diesel to ensure fuel can be directed quickly to where it’s needed most, including remote communities and key industries such as agriculture, resource and transport. The diesel will be 100 per cent State-owned and stored across locations including Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Geraldton and Kwinana.
Support for communities and essential services
- A support package including funding for major food relief providers and a statewide grants pool is available to offset service delivery costs and ensure essential food reaches vulnerable communities across WA.
- Food relief services will receive support to help continue critical services and ensure essential food reaches vulnerable communities across WA. Find out more here.
Industry measures and support
- The WA Government has issued orders to the fuel industry to share information on their fuel supply chains, using emergency powers under Section 43 of the Fuel, Energy and Power Resources Act, effective from 2 April 2026.
- FuelWatch has now expanded to include every fuel retailer across WA (adding over 210 extra retailers), with increased fines for retailers charging incorrect prices. Reporting of fuel outages is also mandatory.
- Additional transport and aviation industry initiatives have been announced to reduce costs and keep WA moving. Find out more here.
- The WA Government has secured a total of 20 million litres of diesel to ensure fuel can be directed quickly to where it’s needed most, including remote communities and key industries such as agriculture, resource and transport. The diesel will be 100 per cent State-owned and stored across locations including Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Geraldton and Kwinana.
For more information on industry measures and support for industries including transport, aviation and food relief services visit Fuel Security: Industry information on fuel security in Western Australia
Media statements
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Western Australia's Fuel Security
Get the latest information on fuel security in Western Australia, and learn how the WA Government is working with the Australian Government to help keep our fuel supply secure.
Information for industry
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Information for community
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