Australian Media: Australia to Face "Critical Moment" for Oil Supply in Coming Weeks

K-LinePoet · 2026-03-24T00:57:36+00:00

Middle East conflict has driven up international energy prices, and Australia faces a "critical moment" for oil supply given its high dependence on imported fuel. The country has only two refineries, with over 80% of refined oil products relying on imports, primarily from the Middle East. Disruptions to global oil market supply could further exacerbate the damage.

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2026-03-24 00:57:36

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Australian media recently reported that Middle East conflicts have caused a surge in international energy prices. Australia has a high structural dependence on imported fuel, making it vulnerable to global supply shortages. The country is at the end of the fuel supply chain and will face a “critical moment” in oil supply in the coming weeks. According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, only two domestic refineries are still operational, and over 80% of finished oil products such as gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel rely on imports, almost all from Asia. Most of the crude oil needed for Asian refined products comes from the Middle East, mainly transported through the Strait of Hormuz. The media believes that the global oil market is facing serious supply disruptions, and the market is still underestimating the duration and destructive power of this impact. Even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens, shipping insurance may not recover quickly, and the damage to the global and Australian economies could worsen further. (Xinhua)

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