No New Oil Shipment Delays Since Monday, Minister Bowen Confirms

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has confirmed that no additional oil shipments have experienced delays or cancellations since a previous update on Monday. The confirmation was made in response to inquiries from the Coalition.

Minister Bowen acknowledged a significant impact on the global supply chain for oil and petrol and stated that more replacement cargoes are expected soon.

Coalition Inquiries Addressed

The Coalition had questioned the government regarding the status of oil shipments, specifically asking whether any additional deliveries had been delayed or cancelled since the last update provided on Monday. Energy Minister Chris Bowen addressed these inquiries, stating that no such delays or cancellations have occurred.

Global Supply Chain Impact and Future Shipments

Minister Bowen indicated that further replacement cargoes are anticipated to arrive soon. He attributed the current situation to a significant impact on the global supply chain for oil and petrol, a factor affecting various aspects of fuel supply.

Government's Stated Objective

The government's objective, as stated by Minister Bowen, is to secure fuel supply under the prevailing global conditions. He also affirmed that transparent information regarding these efforts has been provided daily.