Coalition launches platform to report regional fuel shortages

The Coalition has launched a new online platform to track fuel shortages across regional Australia.

The website, nofuelhere.com.au, allows users to report local supply issues and provides a direct line of contact to their local members of parliament.

Nationals Leader Matt Canavan says the platform is a direct response to concerns raised in regional communities about fuel availability.

He says while the Federal Government continues to claim there are no widespread supply issues, reports from regional communities suggest otherwise.

“The Albanese Government keeps telling regional Australians there's no problem, that fuel is flowing and reserves are holding,” Senator Canavan said.

“But that's not what we're hearing in our communities. People are lining up for 50 dollars worth of petrol, farmers can’t secure diesel deliveries, and some towns are running on fumes.”

Australia imports around 90 per cent of its refined fuel and maintains reserves of just over a month, leaving the country exposed to supply disruptions.

Shadow Transport Minister Bridget McKenzie says regional areas face greater challenges due to limited transport alternatives.

The Coalition says the platform will be used to highlight shortages and build pressure for improved fuel security. Australians can report fuel shortages at www.nofuelhere.com.au