Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction and member for Wannon Dan Tehan is urging south west residents to report fuel shortages.
Mr Tehan said a new website, www.nofuelhere.com.au, has been set up for people to report when their local fuel outlet is empty.
“I’ve been on the ground with families and farmers around Wannon who are feeling real
anxiety about rising diesel prices and unreliable supply,” Mr Tehan said.
“Some are already rationing fuel, unsure how they’ll get to work, school or keep their farms operating.
“Regional Australians don’t have the luxury of jumping on a bus or working from home.
“Fuel is how we get to work, how we get our kids to school, how our businesses and farms keep running.
“When the pumps are empty, our communities grind to a halt.
“I’m asking every local resident who has experienced a fuel shortage, or knows someone who has, to report it at www.nofuelhere.com.au.”
Mr Tehan said Australia was the only International Energy Agency member country that does not hold the mandatory 90-day fuel reserve.
