Minister Confirms About 650 Australian Service Stations out of Petrol or Diesel

Australia’s most populous state remains the worst impacted with over 300 service stations out of one type of fuel.

Fuel costs are displayed in Melbourne, Australia on March 30, 2026. Morgan Hancock/Getty Images

About 650 service stations across Australia remain without petrol, diesel, or both, despite earlier assurances from the federal government that supply is stable.

The latest figures were revealed by Energy Minister Chris Bowen during Question Time on March 31 amid pressure from the opposition.