Western Australia Mulls Own Diesel Reserve After War Disruptions

Western Australia is considering its own strategic stockpile of diesel with fuel paid for by the state after the Iran war led to shortages for key industries such as farming and mining.

“This would be solely for West Australians and be directed at the discretion of the state government to areas that need it most,” Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said at a press conference on Sunday, adding that more details would be provided in the coming days and weeks. The reserve would hold “millions of liters” and use “capacity in the existing distribution network,” she said.