Amid global disruptions to oil and gas supplies, the Australian Government - in partnership with state and territory governments - is taking action to safeguard fuel supply and keep Australia moving.
Together, we are working with overseas suppliers, other nations and industry to make sure our fuel supply is robust and reliable.
Australia’s approach is set out in the National Fuel Security Plan (the National Plan) which has been endorsed by National Cabinet, to facilitate a consistent national response. The National Plan has four levels – level 1 being the lowest and level 4 requiring the strongest action.
Australia is currently at level 2.
We are taking steps to increase supply – both now and over the long term.
The National Plan recognises the importance of fuel to the Australian way of life, including having an accessible, affordable supply of diesel to support the national economy.
Guided by the National Plan, we will help keep the community and business updated about Australia’s fuel supply and provide advice about any further fuel security measures that may be required.
By taking a few simple actions to use less fuel, we can all help our supply go further and help save fuel for truckies, farmers and essential services.
All Australians are in this together. Every little bit helps.
Key resources and further information
Below are resources to help understand Australia’s fuel security plan.
News and media
- The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister - Address to the National Press Club - 2 April 2026
- The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister - Government delivering more fuel relief through deal with states - 2 April 2026
- The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister - Address to the Nation - 1 April 2026
- The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister - media release - Fuel excise halved for three months - 30 March 2026
- The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister - media release - Fuel security powers to support fuel supply - 28 March 2026
- The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister - media release - Joint Statement on Energy Security - 23 March 2026
Key government initiatives
- National Fuel Security Plan
- The fuel excise paid per litre has been reduced from 52.6 cents to 20.6 cents. This took effect from 1 April and will run for three months. Fuel is expected to be 32 cents per litre (plus GST) cheaper at the bowser.
- Export Finance Australia capabilities strengthened to secure critical supplies for Australia’s economy
- Temporary 20% reduction of the Minimum Stockholding Obligation for diesel and petrol
- Temporarily amending Australia’s fuel quality standards to allow higher sulphur levels and release around 100 million litres a month of new petrol supply
- a six-month adjustment to lower the flashpoint for diesel, increasing diesel supply options from refiners and international sources.
- appointing a Fuel Security Taskforce Coordinator. This is to ensure Australia is overprepared and quick to respond when facing fuel and other supply chain challenges arising from the conflict in the Middle East.
Industry Resources
- Middle East response: what Australian businesses need to know – Business.gov.au
- Find the cheapest fuel using government fuel price apps and websites:
- NSW/ACT - FuelCheck
- NT - MyFuel
- Qld - Fuel price data
- SA - SA Fuel security
- Tas - Fuel Check
- Vic - Servo Saver
- WA - FuelWatch