Energy Minister AngusTaylorMP says securing a reliable fuel source for Australia in the case of a potential crisis is the focal point of the federal government’s $211 million boost to onshore fuel storage.
Energy Minister Angus Taylor says securing a reliable fuel source for Australia in the case of a potential crisis is the focal point of the federal government’s $211 million boost to onshore fuel storage. On Monday, the prime minister and the energy minister are expected to announce a plan which will see a 780 megalitre increase to the nation’s fuel storage capacity.
Mr Taylor told Sky News increasing domestic diesel supplies were a pivotal element of the plan, saying diesel fuelled essential services - including transport, mining and agriculture - were integral sectors in a crisis. “The critical point here is were making sure there is enough fuel supply for extenuating circumstances,” he said. “The good news about all of this is we’ve done it in a way that will add supply, add competition and put downward pressure on prices.
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