Six Jet Fuel Shipments To Boost Supply Ahead of Easter: Bowen

Jet fuel are on their way to Australia from China and other suppliers, with further updates expected over the weekend.

A petrol station sign advertises diesel for over three Australian dollars a litre, a new high due to the Middle East war, in the Melbourne suburb of Newport in Australia on March 23, 2026. William West/AFP via Getty Images

Australians planning to travel over Easter may see some relief, with six shipments of jet fuel due to arrive in the coming days.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Energy Minister Chris Bowen confirmed on March 27 the cargo was coming from China and other international suppliers, with further updates expected over the weekend.