Service stations introduce 50L caps as supply shock continues
Some service stations in New South Wales have begun imposing their own caps on fuel purchases.
Rural and regional communities were first impacted by fuel shortages and disruptions to supply, but it appears the crisis has widened to cities.
On Sydney's Northern Beaches, a petrol station has posted a notice at the bowser telling customers it has had to introduce a 50-litre limit on each vehicle.
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On Sydney's Northern Beaches, a station has posted a notice at the bowser telling customers it had to introduce a 50 litre limit on each vehicle. It also says the filling of fuel cans or external tanks is banned. Supplied Nine
The filling of fuel cans or external tanks is also banned.
At a service station in the south-western NSW town of Balranald, a homemade sign told motorists purchases were limited to 150 litres per person.
It is unclear if these self-imposed caps are due to supply shortages or to reduce panic-buying.
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A bowser showing the cost of diesel at a petrol station in Balranald, NSW at 312.9 cents per litre with a homemade sign limiting the amount per person to 150 litres. (Photo: Jason South) Supplied Nine
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today sought to reassure the public, insisting the government had a plan to manage the fuel crisis caused by the war in the Middle East.
"While Australia's fuel supply outlook remains secure over the near term due to the actions that the government has taken to date, the government has been clear that the longer this war goes on, the greater the impact will be," he said.
"I can assure Australians we're working around the clock, and I want us to have the strongest possible plan, so we're ready as well, overprepared for what may come."
Energy Minister Chris Bowen said Ampol and Viva are sending more diesel and petrol to regional parts of Australia.
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