Chris Bowen (McMahon, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Climate Change and Energy) Share this | Hansard source

As a Western Sydney resident and MP, I'm concerned about small businesses and residents right across Western Sydney, and I'm concerned to ensure that they continue to have access to fuel. The best way we can do that is by reminding people that our fuel supplies are secure and there is no need for panic buying. We can remind people that, because of the actions of this government, we have 2.97 billion litres of diesel in our minimum stock obligations, and we have 1.56 billion litres of petrol in reserve—not called upon; in reserve—for if the situation in the Middle East gets worse. Let me say to the House: I won't hesitate to release those reserves if necessary. I will not hesitate, if that's what is necessary.

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