Australia Secures More Jet Fuel From China, Urea From Brunei
About 100 million litres will arrive in three shipments from June as Beijing eases curbs and Australia seeks steadier supply.
- On Tuesday, the Australian government secured three shipments of jet fuel from China and additional agricultural-grade urea from Brunei, bolstering national stockpiles amid disruptions caused by the Iran war.
- Beijing restricted fuel exports in March to protect domestic supplies after the Strait of Hormuz closure disrupted global crude flows, leaving Australia facing localised shortages since late February.
- Both shipments were secured through a new $7.5 billion Fuel and Fertiliser Security Facility, which provides financial support including loans, equity, and guarantees to help industries cope with supply pressures.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, "The additional 600,000 barrels of jet fuel will help keep Australia moving," with shipments arriving in June to provide certainty to farmers.
- Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Australia is working with regional allies to ensure essential fuel flows, while the government reserves 20 percent of gas exports for domestic use to avoid supply shortfalls.
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