We are currently at Level 2 of the National Fuel Security Plan
Conflict overseas is pushing up fuel prices and impacting supply all over the world. The Australian Government is acting to secure the fuel we need and support Australians who are struggling with costs.
Fuel continues to arrive in Australia in the quantities and frequency we need and expect, despite global market disruptions.
Australia imports fuel from multiple countries who are continuing to refine and export fuel and scheduled forward orders for the next four weeks are generally within normal levels.
While jet fuel forward orders are lower than average, fluctuations in imports are common and industry have indicated no concerns in sourcing global jet fuel supplies.
Despite some disruptions at the Geelong refinery, imports continue and stocks of fuel are at normal levels offering some buffer if future challenges emerge.
Fuel and crude oil prices
Petrol and diesel
| 15 April 2026 (% change 7 days ago) | 5 largest cities | SYD | MEL | BRIS | ADEL | PER | CBR | HOB | DARW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (Regular) | $2.15 (-4%) | $2.15 (-4%) | $2.15 (-5%) | $2.18 -3%) | $2.16 (-4%) | $2.14 (-6%) | $2.16 (-4%) | $2.14 (-4%) | $2.19 (-4%) |
| Diesel | $3.12 (-3%) | $3.11 (-3%) | $3.12 (-3%) | $3.16 (-2%) | $3.14 (-2%) | $3.08 (-4%) | $3.09 (-4%) | $3.12 (-5%) | $3.11 (-4%) |
Source: ACCC Weekly fuel price monitoring report published 17 April 2026. Daily average price on 15 April 2026. 5 largest cities includes Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth.
The Government reduced fuel excise by 32 c/litre from 1 April to 30 June 2026. Petrol and diesel prices fell this week as the excise cut was passed onto consumers and international prices fell. For diesel, the effect of the excise cut was largely offset by increases in international prices around the time of the cut.
Brent crude oil
| 15 April 2026 (% change 1 week ago) | US$/barrel | Change pre conflict |
|---|---|---|
| Crude oil | US$150 (0%) | +105% |
Source: ACCC Weekly fuel price monitoring report published 17 April 2026. Weekly average price on 15 April 2026. Pre-conflict price is week ending 20 Feb.
Current and anticipated national supplies
The Australian Government has implemented a national minimum stockholding obligation (MSO) as part of Australia’s long-term fuel security. These stocks are a buffer in addition to fuels already sold to customers across Australia. The amount held every week is reported to ensure we hold enough strategic reserves of each major fuel and this takes into account new fuel arrivals and domestic production.
National days of coverage based on normal rates of consumption
| Days of fuel reserves held under minimum stockholding obligation | 14 April 2026 | December quarter 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 46 | 38 |
| Diesel | 31 | 32 |
| Jet fuel | 30 | 29 |
Data as at 14 April 2026. Source: DCCEEW website.
A reported 4.1 billion litres of crude, diesel, jet and petrol are scheduled to arrive from overseas in the next 4 weeks. Forward orders are typically confirmed around a month in advance. This does not include supply from domestic refineries (around 20% of national supply) and stock already on hand. It is normal for import volumes to fluctuate significantly from month to month.
Fuel reserves (ML) held under the minimum stockholding obligation on 14 April 2026
| Fuel type | 14/4/2026 (ML) | December quarter 2025 average (ML) |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1977 | 1631 |
| Diesel | 2886 | 2905 |
| Jet fuel | 834 | 790 |
Data as at 14 April 2026. Source: DCCEEW website. Includes stocks in Australia and on water in our exclusive economic zone.
Ships on water to Australia
| As at 17 April | As at 10 April | |
|---|---|---|
| Crude oil | 10 tankers equivalent to 23 days | 7 tankers equivalent to 19 days |
| Clean refined products | 51 tankers equivalent to 16 days | 50 tankers equivalent to 17 days |
Data as at 17 April 2026. Source: Estimated by DCCEEW using Kpler commodity terminal. Clean products include diesel, jet, petrol and blend stocks.
Retail stock-outs
| (Change 7 days ago) | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| ACT | 0 (no change) | 0 (no change) (no diesel and/or premium diesel) |
| NSW | 15 (-1) (total stockout - all fuel types) | 49 (-39) (no diesel and/or premium diesel) |
| VIC | 8 (-9) | 15 (-15) |
| QLD | 17 (no change) | 33 (+5) |
| SA | 10 (no change) | 2 (-7) |
| TAS | 22 (+18) | 11 (+5) |
| NT | 1 (-1) | 3 (-1) |
| WA | 20 (no change) (unleaded - any type) | 7 (-1) (no diesel and/or premium diesel) |
| Australia | - | 120 (-53) |
Data as at 17/04/2026. Source: Provided by state and territory governments.
Contact
Fuel Supply Taskforce: fuelsupplytaskforce@pmc.gov.au
Data compiled by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).