Thursday 23 April 2026
 
 
Update on fuel supply
 
We currently have about 45 million litres of fuel in stock on land, and an additional 22 million litres is expected to arrive before the end of this month. This brings the total available supply for April to about 67 million litres, which is close to half of our total national storage capacity.

Daily consumption remains steady at around 2.5 million litres.

Based on normal usage, fuel levels are expected to draw down to approximately 40 million litres, or about 29% of storage capacity, by the end of April. This is part of the normal supply cycle.

Fuel suppliers have already committed to delivering about 118 million litres in May. Once those shipments arrive, our national fuel stock is expected to rebound to over 59% of storage capacity.
 
Update on fuel price
Fuel prices have risen and those increases are passed through to our domestic market. This is why prices went up on the 1st of April. Unfortunately, we anticipate another price rise in May.
Cabinet approved the redeployment of $56 million within the existing 2025–2026 Budget to respond to the impact of the global fuel crisis.
 
Government support for Business
 
$4 million allocated to support bus operators and ensure there is no disruption to public transport services.
From the 1st of April to the 31st of July, Government will fully absorb an additional 10% fare increase on top of existing bus fares.
Government will provide a full fuel rebate of 20 cents per litre to all bus companies during this period.
Government will provide fuel rebates to EFL for the next four months – including 20c per litre on diesel and 12c per litre on heavy fuel oil.
$28 million has been allocated for a sugar cane price top-up for the 2025 crop season
 
Government support for the most vulnerable  
 
From the 1st of May to the 31st of July Government will provide a temporary 50% top-up to all social welfare recipients for three months. This amounts to $24m
 
Other advice

– Carpool where possible. Use public transport. Reduce unnecessary travel. Save electricity in your homes. I encourage you to invest in solar lights. These small actions, taken together, make a big difference in protecting our national fuel supply.