Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey has called on residents of the Parkes electorate to report fuel shortages in their area using a new website, www.nofuelhere.com.
au as communities across regional Australia feel the sting of the nation’s fuel crisis.
“I have had many calls and emails from concerned residents, farmers and business owners who just can’t get access to fuel, or are paying enormous prices for it,” Mr Chaffey said.
“Agriculture and business are suffering in regional areas, and independent fuel suppliers and service station operators are also frustrated.
“Regional Australians don’t have the luxury of jumping on a bus or working from home. Fuel is how we get to work, how we get our kids to school, how our businesses and farms keep running. When the pumps are empty, our communities grind to a halt.”
Australia, which imports around 90 per cent of its refined fuel, has been particularly exposed by the war in Iran. Australia is the only International Energy Agency member country that does not hold the mandatory 90-day fuel reserve.
Residents are encouraged to report all fuel shortages at: www.nofuelhere.com.au