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Australian Government Warns of Fuel Rationing

Updated 2026-05-23 22:20 UTC 2 sources Neutral

The Australian government has outlined plans for retail fuel rationing in a worst-case scenario, as world oil supplies are expected to hit critical levels by August. The Albanese administration is preparing emergency measures to enforce daily purchase limits on motorists.

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The Guardian
Exclusive: With warnings world oil supplies are expected to hit ‘red zone’ by August, the Albanese government has outlined its powers to enforce daily purchase limits for motoristsGet our breaking news email,
2026-05-22 15:00 UTC
Al Jazeera
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