Australia Locks in Another Months Worth of Fuel Supply: Minister

Australia NewsEnergy Minister Chris Bowen said the nation originally had supply until mid-April, but that had now been secured into May.Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Feb. 10, 2026. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty ImagesAAP4/5/2026|Updated: 4/5/20260:00Australia has locked in another month’s worth of fuel, as consumers and motorists brace for higher prices at the bowser and checkout.Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the nation originally had supply until mid-April, but that had now been secured into May.