Disruptions to Middle East oil shipments have sent shockwaves through Asia's longest supply chain, exposing Australia's vulnerability to fuel shortages. Seven charts now illustrate the nation's critical lack of preparedness as the crisis deepens.
The charts highlight how Australia's reliance on imported refined fuels, coupled with limited domestic storage capacity, left it exposed when the US-Israel conflict with Iran disrupted global oil flows. The country's strategic fuel reserves are insufficient to cover more than a few weeks of demand.
Experts warn that the pressure on supply chains will persist, with no clear end in sight. The crisis has prompted calls for urgent investment in domestic refining and storage infrastructure to reduce dependence on volatile international markets.
