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Australia faces fuel rationing calls as war in Iran disrupts supplies, driving prices to $2.30/L despite 36-day reserves.
Barnaby Joyce, One Nation MP for New England, has called for fuel rationing in Australia due to a worsening petrol crisis triggered by the war in Iran disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
He criticized past governments for failing to secure adequate fuel reserves, citing ineffective plans like storing fuel in Texas, and urged the Albanese government to implement measures such as odd-even license plate rationing to protect essential supply chains.
Despite government claims of sufficient reserves—around 36 days of petrol, 32 days of diesel, and 29 days of jet fuel—and efforts to release fuel to regional areas, prices have surged to $2.30 per litre, with fears of reaching $3.
The ACCC is investigating potential price gouging, while public trust remains strained over inconsistent messaging and a perceived lack of coherent planning.
Australia enfrenta llamadas de racionamiento de combustible mientras la guerra en Irán interrumpe los suministros, elevando los precios a $2.30/L a pesar de las reservas de 36 días.