According to Xinhua News Agency, the Australian government stated on the 22nd that although the country's fuel imports have been impacted by the conflict in Iran, supplies are still sufficient, and there are currently no plans for rationing. In response to panic buying of gasoline in a few areas, the government urged the public to refuel rationally.

In a television interview, Chris Bowen, Australia's Minister for Climate Change and Energy, said that as of the 21st, the country's reserves of gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel were sufficient for 38 days, 30 days, and 30 days, respectively, while fuel supplies remain "strong."

Bowen stated, "Although we are currently facing an uncertain situation, we still have two refineries operating at full capacity." When asked whether the government was considering implementing fuel rationing, he said, "We are far from that point."

According to Reuters, Australia relies on imports for 90% of its fuel supply, most of which comes from the Asia-Pacific region. Following the military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran at the end of February, the Strait of Hormuz, a major artery for global oil transportation, has nearly come to a standstill, disrupting crude oil supplies and affecting the midstream and downstream segments of the petroleum industry chain, including refining. Six fuel tankers originally scheduled to arrive in Australia next month have had their voyages canceled or delayed.

Some remote rural areas in Australia have experienced "fuel shortages," leading to long queues of people stockpiling fuel. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called on the public to consume rationally and avoid panic refueling.

Last week, Albanese tasked Anthea Harris, former head of the national energy regulatory authority, with leading a special working group to address fuel shortages in certain regions and optimize the domestic supply chain.