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Multiple states report hundreds of service stations out of petrol or diesel after several oil shipments failed to arrive; the federal government has struck a deal with Singapore to keep petroleum and LNG supplies flowing while contingency planning and political debate continue.

Hundreds of service stations in Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales have run out of at least one grade of fuel.
Energy Minister Chris Bowen said 109 outlets in Victoria, 47 in Queensland lacked diesel and 37 in New South Wales had run out of petrol, while NSW had earlier reported 105 stations without diesel.
Officials disclosed six oil shipments bound for Australia did not arrive and have not specified when the government became aware of each failed shipment.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong issued a joint statement to support trade in petroleum oils and LNG and to consult on any disruptions.
Bowen said fuel rationing is not an immediate prospect, that contingency planning is under way, and that significant emergency powers have been delegated to state governments.
The federal government plans to use Australia’s coal and gas export leverage to help secure oil imports, and shortages have raised wider concerns about fertiliser and chemical supplies.

Hundreds of Australian petrol stations run out of fuel as government secures deal with Singapore

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