US Diesel Tankers Arrive in Australia Amid Fuel Crisis

2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 23

Several tankers carrying over 925,000 barrels of diesel from the US West Coast have arrived in Australia to address a fuel shortage.
These rare shipments follow the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a refinery fire, with Australia now sourcing 18% of its fuel from the US.
Australian officials are underwriting diesel purchases and tapping reserves as fuel prices surge and imports remain elevated amid the ongoing crisis.

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