Fuel crisis deepens as Geelong refinery fire compounds supply fears

Australia faces fuel supply concerns as a fire at the Viva Energy refinery in Geelong impacts petrol and aviation gasoline production, coinciding with ongoing disruptions from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Western Australian Premier Roger Cook warns the nation may need to escalate to level three of the National Fuel Security Plan, which would prioritise fuel allocation to critical industries including mining, agriculture, emergency services and healthcare. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has travelled to the Geelong refinery for an in-person briefing as the government works to secure additional fuel imports while current supplies are projected to last until the end of May.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.