Australia eased supply pressures caused by the Iran conflict by purchasing aviation fuel from China.

Foreign Media: Australia Procures Aviation Fuel from China and Urea from Brunei to Alleviate Supply Pressures Caused by Iran Conflict

Impacted by the Iran conflict, Australia is actively seeking multiple avenues to secure energy and agricultural supplies. Following talks between Australian Prime Minister Albanese and China, the government announced successful procurement of three batches of aviation fuel from China, totaling over 600,000 barrels (approximately 10 million liters), expected to arrive in Australia starting in early June—accounting for about 1% of Australia’s annual aviation fuel consumption. At the same time, Australia has also purchased 38,500 metric tons of agricultural urea from Brunei to support domestic agricultural production.

Since the outbreak of Middle East tensions at the end of February this year, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted crude oil and refined product shipments. As a result, China began tightening its fuel exports from March to safeguard domestic supply, leading to localized fuel shortages across Australia. Given Australia’s heavy reliance on imported fuels, Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated that Australia is collaborating with regional partners to jointly address this global economic shock and ensure continuous supply of critical energy resources.

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