Australia is facing a fuel crisis as the impact of Iran’s closure of the strait of Hormuz continues to be felt. Hundreds of service stations across the country have already run empty, fuel prices remain elevated and some oil shipments have been cancelled.
The pressure on the fuel system has prompted the federal government to act. Authorities have released fuel reserves, cut fuel excise taxes and introduced a national fuel security plan in an effort to reduce the strain on motorists and supply chains.
This tracker is intended to help readers follow what is happening to petrol and diesel prices across Australia, including in Sydney, Melbourne and other parts of the country. It also tracks service station outages and shipments as the situation develops.
What is happening to fuel supplies?
The immediate concern is how much fuel Australia has left and how long current supplies will last. With more service stations reporting empty pumps, the shortage is already affecting drivers in multiple areas. The cancellation of oil shipments has added further uncertainty to the outlook.
Fuel availability is being monitored closely as the wider disruption continues. The national response has focused on keeping supply moving and easing the cost pressure for consumers, but the situation remains volatile.
Prices remain high
Petrol and diesel prices have risen as the crisis deepens. The tracker allows readers to check the current prices near them and compare changes across major cities and regions.
For motorists, the combination of supply disruption and higher prices has created a difficult market. The cost impacts are being felt differently depending on location, access to available stock and the timing of deliveries.
How the tracker can help
Readers can use the tracker to monitor fuel prices, outages and shipment updates in real time. It is designed to show where fuel is available, where service stations have run dry and how conditions are changing across the country.
As the fuel crisis continues, the picture may shift quickly. Supply measures, government interventions and shipping developments are all likely to affect the market in the days ahead.
For now, the key questions remain how much petrol and diesel Australia has left, when shortages might ease and whether the steps taken by the federal government will stabilise the situation.
