One tanker failure cuts Bali fuel; expert says Australia is next on shortage
A diesel tanker's mechanical failure disrupted Bali's fuel supply, raising fears about Australia's vulnerability.
A tanker carrying 22 million litres of diesel suffered a mechanical anchor failure off Bali's coast, delaying its offload at Denpasar port. The delay disrupted fuel distribution across the island.
Queues formed for hours at petrol stations in Denpasar and Badung. Australian expats and tourists struggled to find taxis, hire cars and fuel.
The Indonesian government ordered workers home and closed schools for three days to cut demand. An energy expert warned Australia is at high risk: it exports most goods but not fuel, leaving it vulnerable to tanker failures or trade route disruption.
Supply will return within seven days.
- 22 million litres
- Diesel volume
- As little as 90c per litre
- Fuel price
- 3 days
- Government closure
Why it mattersOne broken ship exposed how fragile global fuel supply chains are, and how quickly travel and commerce stop.
AustraliaAustralians visiting Bali faced stranded transport this week; more importantly, the incident highlights that Australia could face similar shortages without building back domestic fuel production capacity.
Corroborated byperthnow.com.au
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