Senate debates

Thursday, 12 March 2026

Questions without Notice

Fuel Security

2:03 pm

Photo of Tim AyresTim Ayres (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Industry and Innovation) Share this | Hansard source

In relation to that, the government has been unequivocal with the producers that additional supply must go to farmers, fishers and regional communities that need it. Ampol has made the undertaking that this additional supply will be directed to regional areas, including via the spot market, where we are seeing the pressure on smaller and independent fuel wholesalers. This morning, we also activated the national coordination mechanism to respond to emerging fuel supply chain issues. I'm sure I'll get an opportunity in a moment to finish that point.

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