More Than 600 Service Stations Run Out of Fuel as Aussies Are Urged Again Not to Panic Buy

Australians are being urged yet again to stop panic buying as more than 600 service stations run out of fuel.

This is despite the government’s assurance that billions of litres of fuel are on their way to Australia.

Aussies Told to Stop Panic Buying

According to a report by Sky News, Energy Minister Chris Bowen revealed that 410 service stations across Australia have run out of diesel. 193 service stations, on the other hand, have run out of petrol.

New South Wales reported the most shortages as of Friday. 182 service stations are without diesel, while 48 are without petrol.

Victoria follows behind NSW with 76 service stations out of diesel and 37 out of petrol. Queensland reported the third highest shortage with 75 service stations out of diesel and 24 service stations running out of petrol.

Here are the numbers for other states and territories:

• Western Australia – 37 stations without diesel and 58 without petrol
• South Australia – 28 stations without diesel and 15 without petrol
• Tasmania – seven stations without diesel and seven without petrol
• Northern Territory – five stations without diesel and four without petrol

Despite this, Bowen has assured the public that there is no need to panic buy.

“I encourage people to be sensible, not to take more fuel than you need, to fill up when you need to, but not before that, and to get as much fuel as you normally would,” said Bowen.

Billions of Litres of Fuel on the Way to Australia

There has been good news amidst the fuel crisis as the Australian government assured that billions of litres of fuel are now on the way to the country.

According to ABC News, Bowen revealed that 53 ships carrying fuel are currently on their way.

However, some industry stakeholders have expressed uncertainty regarding whether the fuel will even make it to Australia or not.

It can be recalled that six oil tankers meant to deliver fuel to Australia either deferred or cancelled at the end of March.