On 20 March 2026, 107 service stations in NSW had run out of diesel, reports said. Another 42 had no fuel at all. The shortages came as the war in the Middle East disrupted fuel supplies and people rushed to fill up.
Key Facts
- Date: 20 March 2026.
- No diesel: 107 NSW service stations.
- No fuel at all: 42 stations.
- Total NSW stations: About 2,500.
- Cause: Disrupted supply from the Middle East war, plus a spike in demand.
Why Stations Ran Dry
Energy Minister Chris Bowen said supply problems in some places were driven by a spike in demand that “any” supply chain would struggle with. He urged Australians to buy only the fuel they needed.
Is There Enough Fuel?
The ABC reported Australia had reserves of 38 days of petrol and 30 days each of diesel and jet fuel. New supplies were still arriving by ship.
What You Can Do
- Only buy the fuel you need.
- Check a fuel app to find stations with supply.
- Avoid filling jerry cans unless you really need to.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many NSW servos ran out of diesel?
107 on 20 March 2026, reports said.
Why did they run out?
Supply was disrupted by the war, and demand spiked.
Will fuel run out completely?
The government said new shipments were still arriving.
Conclusion
Most stations still had fuel, but some ran dry. Calm buying helps everyone.
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