[CUTS IN] to relax the minimum stock obligation, our strategic reserve, our diesel, and petrol. That instrument has been signed, and as I indicated on Friday, we’ll be seeking undertakings, from the affected minimum stock obligation, energy refineries, and importers, they will work with the government, to prioritise supplies for those regions, which are undergoing such shortages.
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Press conference, Parliament House
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Minister for Climate Change and Energy
Talks with trading partners on gas and energy
Media release
Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King has engaged in discussions with Indo-Pacific partner nations over the weekend, with the view to enhancing cooperation on regional energy security while safeguarding Australia’s own energy needs.
More fuel for regional Australians
Media release
Minister for Climate Change and Energy
The Albanese Government will help to address fuel supply chain disruption by releasing up to 20 per cent of the baseline Minimum Stockholding Obligation for petrol and diesel.
Securing more fuel for Australia's regions
Media release
Minister for Climate Change and Energy
The Government’s focus is ensuring our fuel gets to where it needs to go.